Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Self Administered Auricular Acupressure: Auricular acupressure via plastered beads is non-invasive and can be self
administered by the recipient at times required, based on the theory t
and they can be manipulated by acupressure to exert a
therapeutic effect upon the corresponding target organ or system.
Intervention will be given for 6 months
Control Intervention1: Motivational Int
Sponsors
Dr Apeksha Ashok Suryawanshi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants who will provide written informed consent to participate in the study. Participants who have tobacco chewing and smoking habit for at least 6 months. Participants who do not have an infection on the surface of the ears
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants already undergoing pharmacotherapy for tobacco cessation. Participants having history of known allergy to plaster. Participants having tobacco smoking as well as chewing habit.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tobacco Cessation assessed using salivary cotinine and salivary thiocyanate levelsTimepoint: 3 Months 6 Months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Salivary Cotinine & Salivary Thiocyanate levelsTimepoint: Baseline 6 Months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Vikram Garcha
Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, Pune
Outcome results
None listed