Evaluating music therapy and nicotine replacement for smoking cessation in health staff
Multi-method Pilot Study to Evaluate the Interest of Music Therapy Associated to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Versus NRT Alone on Craving Related to Smoking Cessation in Health Staff.
NA · Poitiers University Hospital · NCT06130423
This study is testing whether combining music therapy with nicotine replacement can help health staff who smoke manage their cravings better than using nicotine replacement alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Poitiers University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Poitiers) |
| Trial ID | NCT06130423 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study is a randomized, controlled trial that compares the effectiveness of music therapy combined with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) against NRT alone in managing cravings among health staff who smoke. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and will receive treatment for three months. Throughout this period, their smoking status, carbon monoxide levels, body weight, and any adverse events will be monitored during scheduled visits. Additionally, participants will complete various questionnaires to assess their psychological state and withdrawal symptoms.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are health staff aged 18 and older who smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day and are motivated to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who have contraindications to nicotine replacement therapy or those with unstable mental health conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a novel approach to enhance smoking cessation efforts among health staff by integrating music therapy.
How similar studies have performed: While the combination of music therapy and NRT is a relatively novel approach, previous studies have shown positive outcomes with music therapy in various therapeutic contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Health staff, * Age \>= 18 years * Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day for at least 6 months * motivated to quit smoking * without legal tutors or subordination * affiliated to a health insurance system as required by the French law on biomedical research * written informed consent for participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Roommates and couples * NRT contraindication * unstabilised depression * psychosis and/or cognitive disorder and/or mental retardation * substance misuse or alcohol dependence * smoking-cessation medication (NRT, bupropion) or undergoing cognitive-behavioral therapy or hypnotherapy for smoking cessation in the last 3 months * electronic cigarette for smoking cessation in the last 3 months * participating in a study up to visit 4 * Persons benefiting from enhanced protection, i.e.persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision, adults under legal and finally patients in a vital emergency situation.
Where this trial is running
Poitiers
- CHU Poitiers / CIC — Poitiers, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Claire LAFAY-CHEBASSIER, Dr
- Email: claire.lafay-chebassier@chu-poitiers.fr
- Phone: 05 49 44 38 36
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Smoking Cessation, Prevention, Music Therapy, Craving