Combination of Acupuncture, Auricular Acupressure and Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Smoking
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
270 (estimated)
Sponsor
The University of Hong Kong · Other
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About This Trial
The aims of this study include: (1) to evaluate whether a combined smoking cessation treatment of acupuncture, auricular acupressure, and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is more effective in improving smoking cessation rates at a 6-month follow-up compared to NRT alone; (2) to assess whether the combined smoking cessation treatment of acupuncture, auricular acupressure, and NRT increases the in…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals aged 18 or older. 2. Individuals who consume at least 10 traditional cigarettes per day. 3. Individuals with access to a smartphone for communication and internet use. 4. Individuals who are able to read and write Chinese. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous use of …
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Derek Cheung, PhD

+852 39176652

derekcheung@hku.hk

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