Efficacy of Laser Auricular Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation: A randomised controlled trial
- Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8219332/
- Published: 2021
- Summary: This randomized controlled trial investigated the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (laser auricular acupuncture) in reducing nicotine dependence and physical effects related to smoking. It concludes that low-level laser therapy can be used to stimulate auricular acupoints to reduce nicotine dependence and as an adjunct therapy with psychological counseling.
Painless Laser Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation
- Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6011367/
- Published: 2018
- Summary: This article describes a painless laser acupuncture technique for smoking cessation, reporting on patient experiences and outcomes. While not a randomized controlled trial, it provides insights into the application of laser therapy for this purpose.