The effectiveness of sustained acupressure in addition to group counselling and nicotine replacement therapy in a smoking cessation clinic: a pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN77598683

Enrollment

Registered

2006-10-30

Start date

2005-04-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Smoking cessation Mental and Behavioural Disorders Smoking cessation

Interventions

1. Acupressure with two beads 2. Acupressure with one bead 3. No additional intervention All participants receive standard intervention with group therapy and NRT.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Smoke more than ten cigarettes/day 2. Were aged 18 years or over 3. Intended to stop smoking on the quit date 4. Chose NRT rather than bupropion 5. Gave informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of current otitis externa or other pathological condition of the ear 2. History of a poorly controlled relevant medical condition 3. Currently taking anti-depressant or anti-psychotic medication 4. History of allergy to adhesive dressing 5. Belief of pregnancy 6. Already participating in a research project

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Counts (accrual, use of beads, adverse events) 2. Mood and Physical Symptoms Scale 3. NRT consumption	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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