Smoking Cessation Program for the Elderly

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · Jan 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a program to help older adults quit smoking, specifically focusing on those aged 60 and above in Hong Kong. The program will use mobile health technology, like text messages and instant messaging, as well as financial incentives to encourage participants to stop smoking. Researchers want to see how effective these methods are in helping elderly smokers succeed in quitting.

To participate, individuals must be at least 60 years old, have been smoking regularly for the past three months, and live in Hong Kong. They also need to have a mobile phone capable of receiving messages and earn less than the average income for households in the area. Participants can expect to receive support through their phones, which may help keep them motivated to quit smoking. It's important to note that smokers who are currently using other quit-smoking services or who are in the hospital cannot join this trial.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Smokers aged 60 years or above;
• • 2. Currently smoking cigarettes or alternative tobacco products daily in the past 3 months with an exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) level ≥4ppm or salivary cotinine \>30 ng/ml;
• • 3. Have a mobile phone that can receive short message/messaging Service (SMS) or instant messages (IM);
• • 4. Having a household monthly income lower than the median income of domestic household in Hong Kong
• • 6. Hong Kong residents able to communicate in Chinese.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Smokers not physically nor mentally fit for communication;
• • 2. Smokers currently using SC services;
• • 3. Hospitalized smokers;
• • 4. Not having a mobile phone or perceived difficulty in using mobile phone or communication Apps