Doctors and nurses get a new tune to kick the habit: music therapy plus nicotine patch tested
NCT ID NCT07412717
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether adding music therapy to nicotine replacement therapy (patches and gum) helps healthcare professionals reduce smoking cravings more than nicotine therapy alone. 80 participants will be split into two groups and followed for 3 months. The study also looks at gut bacteria and genetics to find predictors of quitting success.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nicotine patch and nicotine gum
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help healthcare professionals quit smoking by combining music with standard nicotine replacement therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (80 people) that hasn't started yet. The music intervention may not reduce cravings more than nicotine therapy alone, and results may not apply to the general public.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Poitiers University Hospital
Poitiers, France
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Personalized nicotine patch dosing may boost quit rates
- A stronger nicotine patch might break the dual Smoking-Vaping habit
- Could a child's doctor visit spark a parent's quit-smoking journey?
- Quit smoking from your couch: teleconsultation put to the test
- Can a smartphone app help smokers quit for good?
- Financial incentives and counseling aim to help homeless veterans quit smoking