Smoking Cessation
Conditions
Keywords
Acupuncture, smoking cessation
Brief summary
Auricular acupressure has been practiced in China and Germany to help people in smoking cessation programs. The purpose of this clinical trial is to test for the clinical effectiveness of self-administered auricular acupressure as a non-invasive method for smoking cessation.
Detailed description
Auricular acupressure has been practiced in China and Germany to help people in smoking cessation programs with varying degrees of success in different settings. The purpose of this clinical trial is to test for the clinical effectiveness of self-administered auricular acupressure as a non-invasive method for smoking cessation.
Interventions
OTHERacupuncture
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) points + digital pressure
Sponsors
Queen's University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Participants are included in the study if they satisfy the following criteria: * Male or female. * Between 18 and 75 years of age inclusive. * Able to provide informed consent to study. * History of tobacco cigarette smoking for at least 6 months. * Confirmed intention of smoking cessation with no more than 2 previous failed attempts in the last 3 year.
Exclusion criteria
* Existing pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation. * History of major psychiatric disorder or chronic pain syndromes. * More than 2 failed attempts of smoking cessation in the previous 3 years. * History of other substance abuse. * History of atopy, or suspected/known allergy to plaster.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Spot 7-day cessation rate | Weekly during the intervention period (weeks 1-6) | Efficacy of intervention for smoking cessation |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous Cessation Rate (CAR) | Weekly during the intervention period (weeks 1-6) and week 13 and week 26 | Efficacy of intervention for smoking cessation |
| End-expiratory carbon monoxide levels (CO) | Weekly during the intervention period (weeks 1-6) and week 13 and week 26 | Efficacy of intervention for smoking cessation |
| Adverse effects in terms of self-reported discomfort levels from auricular acupressure | Weekly during the intervention period (weeks 1-6) | Nature and incidence of adverse events due to intervention |
| Stress level according to the Stress Check List (SCL) | Weekly during the intervention period (weeks 1-6) and week 13 and week 26 | Nature and incidence of adverse events due to intervention |
| Nicotine withdrawal symptoms according to Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale (MNWS) | Weekly during the intervention period (weeks 1-6) and week 13 and week 26 | Nature and incidence of adverse events due to intervention |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Primary ContactLawrence Leung, MD
Backup ContactJyoti Kotecha, MPA
Outcome results
None listed