Evaluating music therapy and nicotine replacement for smoking cessation in students
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 Students.
This study is testing if combining music therapy with nicotine replacement can help college students quit smoking better than using nicotine replacement alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Poitiers University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Poitiers) |
| Trial ID | NCT05589220 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 student smokers aged 18 to 25. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and will receive treatment for three months following their target quit date. The study will involve multiple visits to assess smoking status, carbon monoxide levels, body weight, and any adverse events, alongside questionnaires to evaluate the participants' experiences. The aim is to explore the potential benefits of a digital music therapy tool tailored for a younger audience in aiding smoking cessation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are students aged 18 to 25 who smoke more than 5 cigarettes per day and are motivated to quit.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to nicotine replacement therapy or those with significant mental health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance smoking cessation efforts among young adults by reducing cravings more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: While the combination of music therapy and NRT is a novel approach, previous studies have shown that music therapy can be beneficial in various therapeutic contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * students, age \>=18 and \<=25 years, * smoking more than 5 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 * with depression and/or psychosis and/or cognitive disorder and/or mental retardation, * substance misuse or alcohol dependence, * smoking-cessation medication (NRT, bupropion, varenicline) or undergoing cognitive-behavioral therapy or hypnotherapy in the last 3 months, * electronic cigarette for smoking cessation in the last 3 months, * 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 — 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.