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A study to compare different methods for quitting tobacco among adult smokers attending a dental hospital

Comparative effectiveness of various behavioural strategies for tobacco cessation among adult smokers :A Hospital based randomised controlled study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108198
Enrollment
232
Registered
2026-04-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Counselling Mobile app (iCanQuit) Intraoral camera assisted counselling Combination of all methods: Counselling Mobile app (iCanQuit) Intraoral camera assisted counselling Combination o

Sponsors

Kiranbala Jena
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults (age group :18 60 years) 2. Current users of smoked tobacco. 3. Participants in the precontemplation stage. 4. Participants who have consumed tobacco [smoking] within a past period of 6 months. 5. Participants who are willing to participate in the study and provided written informed consent. 6. Participants possessing a smartphone (Android or iOS), having regular access to e-mail services, and willing to provide valid contact details including postal address, telephone number, and e-mail address for follow-up purposes. 7. Available for further follow up visits or should be able to attend counselling sessions to be a part of intervention.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals with systemic or psychiatric illness affecting participation. 2.Patients currently undergoing any other tobacco cessation therapy or using any pharmacotheraphy for cessation. 3.Pregnant or lactating women. 4.Participants with acute or chronic illnesses, sensory impairments (such as blindness or deafness), or intellectual disabilities that could interfere with comprehension of instructions or participation in the study procedures were excluded. 5.Participants unwilling to comply with follow-up visits.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Tobacco cessation with reduced CO levels and nicotine dependence Improved motivation and readiness to quit Better oral health (periodontal status & mucosal lesions) Combined intervention most effectiveTimepoint: baseline,1 week, 2 weeks ,4 weeks, 8 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKiran bala Jena

Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS)

jenapooja171@gmail.com09811194629

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026