VR Smoking Cessation During a Dental Hygiene Visit (NCT04524533) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
VR Smoking Cessation During a Dental Hygiene Visit
United States440 participantsStarted 2021-01-04
Plain-language 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
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient of the Boston University, Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine treatment center with an upcoming dental hygiene appointment (dental prophylaxis or scaling and root planing)
* Self-reported smoking 100 cigarettes or more (not including e-cigarettes or vaping) in lifetime
* Self-reported smoking any cigarette (not including e-cigarettes or vaping) in the preceding week
* Self-reported cigarettes (not including e-cigarettes or vaping) 'some days', 'most days' or 'every day' in the preceding week
* Is able to understand written and spoken study materials
* Score of 'Never,' 'Rarely' or 'Sometimes' on the validated single-item literacy screener ("How often do you need to have someone help you when you read instructions, pamphlets, or other written material from your doctor, dentist, or pharmacy?")
* Self-reported visual capacity to watch a video as indicated by the score 'Some difficulty' or 'No difficulty' to: "How much difficulty do you have with your vision, even when wearing glasses?"
* Self-reported ability to wear headphones that are inserted partially inside the ear
* Self-reported use of text messaging at least once in the preceding month
* Self-reported access to necessary resources for intervention: Cell phone capable of text messaging
* Live in Massachusetts
* Stated willingness to comply with text message program procedures (receive and respond to text messages for 4-weeks)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participation in another treatment o…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial used virtual reality during a dental hygiene visit to encourage smoking cessation — what evidence-based treatments did participants end up using most, and would any of those be a good fit for me?
2Since this study is now completed, has the data been published or presented anywhere, and can you help me understand what the results showed about whether VR actually helped people quit smoking?
3The trial measured whether people used 'combination' evidence-based treatments together — does that mean approaches like combining a nicotine patch with counseling, and is that something worth trying in my situation?
4This was a non-drug, behavioral study that took place in a dental office setting — would my own dental care team be a good resource to involve in my quit plan, or is that something you'd recommend I discuss with them?
5Since this trial is already complete and no longer enrolling, are there other current studies or standard quit programs you'd suggest I look into that build on this kind of approach?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Use of Any Evidence-Based Treatment (EBT) for Smoking Cessation
Timeframe: 7 months
2
Verified Use of Any EBT for Smoking Cessation
Timeframe: 7 months
3
Use of Combination EBT for Smoking Cessation
Timeframe: 7 months
4
Number of EBT Used for Smoking Cessation
Timeframe: 7 months
5
Text Message (TM) Data Use of Any EBT for Smoking Cessation