The effectiveness of sustained acupressure in addition to group counselling and nicotine replacement therapy in a smoking cessation clinic: a pilot study
Completed
- Conditions
- Smoking cessationMental and Behavioural Disorders
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN77598683
- Lead Sponsor
- Peninsula Medical School (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 24
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
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method