Efficacy of Reconstructive Regressive Therapy in Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Biomarkers and Clinical Indicators

Eficacia de la Terapia Regresiva Reconstructiva en la Cesación del Tabaquismo: Un Ensayo Controlado Aleatorizado con Biomarcadores e Indicadores Clínicos

Abstract

Background: Smoking, a habit that affects an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide, causes 22.3 % of deaths annually. This study investigates the impact of Regressive Reconstructive Therapy (RRT) on smoking reduction. Method: A cluster randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of Reconstructive Regressive Therapy (RRT) versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on smoking reduction. Participants, 56 adults from Cúcuta, Colombia, aged 18-71 years (mean age 31-39 years) and who usually smoked 10-12 cigarettes per day, were randomly assigned to one of the therapies and underwent assessments and testing throughout the study. Both groups participated in ten 90-minute sessions. Statistical analyses, including ANCOVA and ANOVA MR, were employed.