A Randomized Clinical Trial Assessing Smoking Cessation Interventions In Dental Clinic Smokers

January 5, 2026 updated by: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The goal of this study is to see if giving patients information about how smoking affects oral health will help them quit smoking. What we learn from this study will help researchers find new ways to help smokers.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1072

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10065
        • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Smokers who are also patients at the NYU College of Dentistry

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient seeking routine dental care at NYU College of Dentistry and meets medical clearance for routine care
  • Active smokers (active smoking as self-reported regular use of at least 10 cigarettes per day)
  • Able to provide a telephone number or collateral contact information where they can be reached over the subsequent 12 months
  • Fluent in English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of mouth or throat cancer

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
1
Standard Care
Behavioral: Standard Care only
Dentist Provided Standard Care, 3-month follow-up assessment, Clinic visit salivary cotinine test, 12-month follow-up assessment, Clinic visit salivary cotinine test
2
Standard Care with Hygienist Counseling
Behavioral: Dental Hygienist provided counseling + Brief Questionnaire
Dental Hygienist provided + Brief Questionnaire, 3-month follow-up assessment,Clinic visit salivary cotinine test, 12-month follow-up, Clinic visit salivary cotinine test assessment
3
Standard Care with Hygienist Counseling & Personalized Risk Communication
Behavioral: Dental Hygienist provided counseling with personalized risk communication + Brief Questionnaire
Dental Hygienist provided counseling with personalized risk communication + Brief Questionnaire, 3-month follow-up assessment, Clinic visit salivary cotinine test, 12-month follow-up assessment, Clinic visit salivary cotinine test

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
efficacy of varied smoking cessation interventions
Time Frame: 1 year
1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Collaborators

NYU College of Dentistry

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jamie Ostroff, PhD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2001

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 26, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 26, 2007

First Posted (Estimated)

January 11, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

January 7, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 5, 2026

Last Verified

January 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 01-117

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