The Betel Nut Intervention Trial (BENIT)-A Randomized Clinical Trial for Areca Nut and Betel Quid Cessation: Primary Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Areca nut and betel quid (ANBQ) chewing is a widespread carcinogenic habit. The BENIT (ClinicalTrials-NCT02942745) is the first known randomized trial designed for ANBQ chewers.

Methods

We compared the intensive behavioral treatment intervention condition (IC) with the control condition (CC) in the BENIT and included a 5-stage early stopping rule. We report the primary analysis at stage 3. English-literate adults in Guam and Saipan who self-identified as ANBQ chewers with tobacco were enrolled between August 2016 and August 2020. IC participants (n = 88) received five in-person sessions over 22 days and a brochure containing quitting advice. CC participants (n = 88) received only the brochure. Participants were assessed at baseline and on day 22 of f

SUBMITTER: Herzog TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10454381 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature