Empowering Rural and Remote Communities: The Role of Dental Students in Advancing Tobacco Cessation

Enhancing Tobacco Cessation in Rural and Remote Areas: The Impact of Dental Students-Led Community Based Approach - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/11/077167

Enrollment

Registered

2024-11-21

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-12-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K137- Other and unspecified lesions of oral mucosa

Interventions

Intervention1: Tobacco cessation: Intervention group, will receive oral screening, targeted tobacco cessation education through pamphlets and interactive components, motivational interviewing and ces

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for this study involve identifying villages with a high prevalence of smoking and a demonstrated willingness to participate in the research.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Non smokers and a demonstrated unwillingness to participate in the research.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in tobacco usage Timepoint: 12 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
It enhance the skills of the dental students by incorporating practical, real-world experiences that prepare dental students for broader roles in public health. Timepoint: 1 month	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrK Sreekar

Vishnu dental college

rameshmv@vdc.edu.in9949430131

Outcome results

None listed

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