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

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University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong