Effect of Self-administered Auricular Acupressure on Smoking Cessation-a Pilot Study

Effect of Self-administered Auricular Acupressure on Smoking Cessation-a Pilot Study

Auricular acupressure has been practiced in China and Germany to help people in smoking cessation programs. The purpose of this clinical trial is to test for the clinical effectiveness of self-administered auricular acupressure as a non-invasive method for smoking cessation.

Auricular acupressure has been practiced in China and Germany to help people in smoking cessation programs with varying degrees of success in different settings. The purpose of this clinical trial is to test for the clinical effectiveness of self-administered auricular acupressure as a non-invasive method for smoking cessation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants are included in the study if they satisfy the following criteria:

  • Male or female.
  • Between 18 and 75 years of age inclusive.
  • Able to provide informed consent to study.
  • History of tobacco cigarette smoking for at least 6 months.
  • Confirmed intention of smoking cessation with no more than 2 previous failed attempts in the last 3 year.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Existing pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation.
• History of major psychiatric disorder or chronic pain syndromes.
• More than 2 failed attempts of smoking cessation in the previous 3 years.
• History of other substance abuse.
• History of atopy, or suspected/known allergy to plaster.