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A experimental study to evaluate the usefulness of an novel method of Tobacco Cessation Intervention using Carbon Monoxide Breath Analyzer and VELscope in improving the quit rate among smokers visiting a Private Dental Institution.

Effectiveness of an Augmented Tobacco Cessation Intervention using Carbon Monoxide Breath Analyzer and VELscope in improving the quit rate among smokers visiting a Tertiary care Dental Institution â?? A Randomized Control Trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/12/029480
Enrollment
50
Registered
2020-12-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures Health Condition 2: T588- Toxic effect of carbon monoxide from other source

Interventions

Intervention1: Augmented Tobacco Cessation Intervention: The Intervention / study group will be subjected to Screening for oral potential Malignant disorders will be carried out for the study group by

Sponsors

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (i) Bangalore residents aged 18 or older willing to participate and providing informed consent; (ii) Current smokers smoking at least one cigarette per day in the past 6 months; (iii) able to communicate in English language (iv) Have a mobile phone to receive SMS / Telephonic call.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (i) Smokers who were physically or mentally unable to communicate or currently following other forms of smoking cessation programme. (ii) Smokers with any form of smokeless tobacco habits and alcohol abuse (iii) Smokers with history of any co-morbidity conditions.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Ascertainment of Quitting of Tobacco use by self-report, CO levels in exhaled breath.Timepoint: The Follow-up visits will be conducted as per the Operational Guidelines laid by DCI towards Establishment of Tobacco Cessation Centres in Dental Institutes - An Integrated Approach in India â?? 2018. The Time intervals are as follows will be 1st Visit, 2nd Visit [7-10 days from first visit], 3rd visit [10-14 days from 2nd visit], 4th visit - [7-10 days from 3rd visit, further at 3 and 6 months.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in Fagerstrom Nicotine dependence scale in those subjects reporting with inability to quit / relapse.Timepoint: The Follow-up visits will be conducted as per the Operational Guidelines laid by DCI towards Establishment of Tobacco Cessation Centres in Dental Institutes - An Integrated Approach in India â?? 2018. The Time intervals are as follows will be 1st Visit, 2nd Visit [7-10 days from first visit], 3rd visit [10-14 days from 2nd visit], 4th visit - [7-10 days from 3rd visit, further at 3 and 6 months.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Padma K Bhat

Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital

padma549@gmail.com9886580298

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026