Brief Behavioural Economic Intervention for Smoking Cessation

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG · Jun 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to see if a short and simple behavioral intervention can help people stop smoking. The researchers want to find out if this approach can encourage smokers in the community to quit. If you live in Hong Kong, are at least 18 years old, and have been smoking daily for the past three months, you might be eligible to participate. You’ll also need to be able to communicate in Chinese and have a smartphone with a messaging app.

If you join the study, you can expect to receive support through this brief intervention aimed at helping you quit smoking. However, if you’re already in another smoking cessation program or using any medications to help quit, you won’t be able to participate. The trial is currently recruiting participants, so it’s a great opportunity to get support in your journey to quit smoking!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Hong Kong residents aged 18 years or above
• • 2. Smoke cigarette or heated tobacco product or e-cigarette daily in the past 3 months
• • 3. Exhaled carbon monoxide level ≥4 parts per million or a positive salivary cotinine test
• • 4. Able to communicate in and read Chinese
• • 5. Own a smartphone with a mobile instant messaging app installed
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participating in another smoking cessation programme or using any smoking cessation drug or nicotine replacement therapy