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NCT04524533 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
VR Smoking Cessation During a Dental Hygiene Visit
A NA study of Smoking Cessation, sponsored by Boston University.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 440
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04524533: Active NA study of Smoking Cessation, sponsored by Boston University.
NCT04524533 is a NA study of Smoking Cessation that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Boston University. The registered enrollment target is 440 participants, roughly in line with the 472-participant average among 188 other Smoking Cessation trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04524533, a NA study of Smoking Cessation, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Boston University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 440 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to test whether a smoking cessation induction intervention delivered during a dental cleaning appointment increases the utilization of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for smoking cessation within 7 months post-dental cleaning appointment. Approximately 400 cigarette smokers who are scheduled for a dental cleaning appointment at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) patient treatment center will be recruited and enrolled. Participants will be randomized to either the intervention or control group
Primary Outcome
Self-reported use of any Evidence-Based Treatment (EBT) for smoking cessation. Participants indicated whether they used any EBT during the study. EBT is defined according to clinical practice guidelines and include: counseling (individual or group counseling at a clinic or community center and telehealth), a telephone quit line (Massachusetts quitline), quit smoking text-message programs (National Cancer Institute's "SmokefreeTXT" or Massachusetts quitline text program), Nicotine Replacement The
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Experimental smoking cessation video
- BEHAVIORAL Control video
- OTHER Brochure of smoking cessation EBTs
- BEHAVIORAL Tailored text message program
- OTHER Assessment text messages
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 440 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-01-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-09 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT04524533 still lists
NCT04524533 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 440 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, roughly in line with the 472-participant average among 188 other Smoking Cessation trials with a reported enrollment target.
The record links to 1 condition, with Smoking Cessation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions - of which Experimental smoking cessation video is the first listed.
NCT04524533 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04524533 about?
NCT04524533 is a clinical study titled "VR Smoking Cessation During a Dental Hygiene Visit". The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to test whether a smoking cessation induction intervention delivered during a dental cleaning appointment increases the utilization of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for smoking cessation within 7 months post-dental cleaning appointment. Appro...
What is the current status of trial NCT04524533?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 440 participants. The study started on 2021-01-04. Estimated completion is 2025-09.
What conditions does trial NCT04524533 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Smoking Cessation.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04524533?
The interventions under investigation include: Experimental smoking cessation video (BEHAVIORAL), Control video (BEHAVIORAL), Brochure of smoking cessation EBTs (OTHER), Tailored text message program (BEHAVIORAL), Assessment text messages (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04524533?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University, which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04524533 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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