Feasibility study of e-cigarettes in periodontitis.0.6
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A mixed methods feasibility study of electronic cigarette use by patients with periodontitis.
IRAS ID
199724
Contact name
Richard Holliday
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Newcastle University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 5 months, 28 days
Research summary
Tobacco smoking has several well documented detrimental health effects in the mouth. Dentists have a role in helping patients to stop smoking and provide smoking cessation advice to their patients.
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are increasing in popularity and there is growing evidence they may be an effective smoking cessation aid or harm reduction tool. However, there is no research to show their usefulness within the dental setting and any potential effects for oral health, particularly periodontal (gum) health.
With several million users of e-cigarettes in the UK it is important that dentists understand the role they may play in helping their patients to stop smoking.
This is a feasibility study that will involve a pilot randomized controlled trial. Eligible patients will be patients who smoke and have severe chronic periodontitis (an advanced form of gum disease). Participants will be randomized to receive either usual care (brief advice intervention) or usual care plus provision of an e-cigarette. The study will be conducted within a dental hospital. The participants study duration is 6-7 months. All participants will be provided with usual periodontal therapies as part of the study.REC name
North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NE/0219
Date of REC Opinion
3 Aug 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion