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Auricular Stimulation for Nicotine Withdrawal in Psychiatric Inpatients

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllChiao-Chiao Liao
NCT07466875 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of auricular acupressure (ear seeds) combined with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in psychiatric inpatients (both male and female, aged 18-65) who are forced to abstain from smoking due to the smoke-free environment of the inpatient ward. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does auricular acupressure significantly reduce the severity of nicotine withdrawal symptoms compared to standard care? * Can auricular acupressure effectively lower nicotine craving and anxiety levels in patients during their mandatory abstinence? Researchers will compare the experimental group (NRT plus active auricular acupressure) to a control group (NRT plus sham auricular acupressure) to see if the addition of ear point stimulation provides better relief for withdrawal distress. Participants will: * Receiv

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric inpatients aged 18 to 65 years. * Diagnosed with a mental disorder according to ICD-10-CM criteria. * History of daily smoking within the past six months (Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence \[FTND\] score ≥ 2). * Experiencing nicotine withdrawal symptoms due to mandatory smoking cessation upon admission (Minnesota Tobacco Withdrawal Scale \[MNWS\] baseline score ≥ 5). * Agree to and comply with the standard-of-care Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) provided by the hospital. * Capable of understanding the study procedures and providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe skin infection, open wounds, or lesions on the auricle (outer ear). * Severe coagulation disorders or currently taking high-dose anticoagulants (due to potential risk of bleeding or irritation). * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Significant language barriers or cognitive impairment that prevents completion of assessment scales or adherence to study protocols. * History of receiving auricular therapy for smoking cessation within the past three months.
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What it tests

  • Auricular acupressure
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (Nicotine patch plus NRT gum or lozenge)
  • Sham Auricular Acupressure
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Where

1 site
Tsaotun Psychiatric Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Nantou City, Taiwan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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