Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Brief MI Delivered Via Mobile Instant Messaging to Help Unmotivated Smokers With Chronic Diseases to Quit
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Smoking Cessation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to examine the efficacy of brief MI delivered by mobile instant messaging tools in promoting smoking cessation among unmotivated smokers with chronic diseases. Participants in the inte...
Detailed Description
Smoking plays a causal role in the development of chronic diseases and may increase the risk of disease progression or recurrence, elevate the risk of mortality, and reduce the efficacy of treatment f...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Hong Kong Chinese over the age of 17
- Had smoked at least one cigarette per day over the previous three months
- Had been diagnosed with at least one chronic disease
- Able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese
- Willing to take action to improve their health but had no intention to quit smoking
- Had a smartphone and were able to use mobile instant messaging tools
- Willing to receive health promotion advice and communicate through mobile instant messaging
Exclusion
- Participating in other smoking cessation programs or services
- With mental or cognitive impairment or communication problems
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 17 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
728 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04890223
Start Date
June 1 2021
End Date
February 17 2023
Last Update
August 7 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong