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N/ACompleted· 440 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Experimental smoking cessation video +4 morebehavioral
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT04524533N/ACompleted

Delivery of a Smoking Cessation Induction Intervention Via Virtual Reality (VR) Headset During a Dental Cleaning: Randomized Controlled Trial

Boston University·interventional·Posted Aug 24, 2020·Updated May 26, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Experimental smoking cessation video, Control video, and 3 other interventions for Smoking Cessation. Completed, enrolled 440 participants across 1 site.

Detailed 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

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedAug 24, 2020
Enrollment StartJan 4, 2021
Primary CompletionMar 19, 2025
Study CompletionSep 1, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.2 yearsPosted 5.9 years ago

Interventions

Experimental smoking cessation videobehavioral

Participants who are randomized to the intervention group will watch an educational video that includes tips on quitting smoking during a dental cleaning. The video is approximately 10 minutes long and tailored to readiness to quit at the time of the dental visit.

Control videobehavioral

Participants randomized to the control group will watch a 10 minute video.

Brochure of smoking cessation EBTsother

All participants will receive identical print materials on EBTs consistent with smoking cessation standard clinical care.

Tailored text message programbehavioral

Participants randomized to the intervention group will be enrolled in a 4-week tailored text message program which includes assessment questions in addition to text messages geared towards motivating and facilitating EBT utilization for individuals ready to quit smoking and individuals who are not ready to quit smoking.

Assessment text messagesother

Participants randomized to the control group will be enrolled in a different 4-week text message program that includes only assessment questions.