NCT06889792 Prevent Non-communicable Diseases Through Screening and Educating Emergency Department Attendees to Adopt Healthy Lifestyles
| NCT ID | NCT06889792 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Condition | Non Communicable Diseases |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 1,172 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 1,172 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-10 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.
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Brief Summary
Objective: To examine the effectiveness of a general health promotion intervention based on self-determination theory in proactively helping emergency department (ED) attendees to adopt healthy lifestyles. Hypothesis to be tested: A general health promotion intervention based on self-determination theory will be effective in helping people adopt healthy lifestyles. Design and subjects: The investigators will conduct a randomised controlled trial involving 1,172 ED attendees from five major acute care hospitals in Hong Kong. Instruments: A behavioural risk factor questionnaire will be used to identify participants' health risk behaviours and document their blood pressure and body mass index. The EuroQoL 5-Dimension 5-level will be used to assess participants' quality of life. Interventions: Participants in the intervention group will receive a brief health warning and advice on health-risk behaviours. In addition, participants will be asked about their priority in engaging in healthy lifestyles. Moreover, participants will receive WhatsApp/WeChat messages during the first 6 months as a reminder to adhere to their desired healthy lifestyle and a link to a 1-minute video relevant to their selected healthy lifestyle. Participants in the control group will receive brief advice on adopting healthy lifestyles through regular text messages. Main outcome measures: The number of healthy lifestyles adopted at 6 months. Data analysis and expected results: SPSS for Windows will be used for quantitative data analysis. A significantly higher proportion of participants in the intervention group will adopt healthy lifestyles and exhibit better quality of life than those in the control group at 6 and 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * being aged ≥18 years old Chinese * being triaged as semi-urgent (level 4) or non-urgent (level 5) and discharged home on the same day after receiving medical attention * having at least one health risk behaviour (tobacco use, harmful alcohol consumption, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity) * owning a smartphone and having an ability to use instant messaging applications (e.g. WhatsApp or WeChat). Exclusion Criteria: * having a poor cognitive state or mental illness * being diagnosed with NCDs and undergoing regular follow-ups in outpatient clinics * participating in another related study
Contact & Investigator
Ho Cheung William Li, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
The Nethersole School of Nursing, CUHK
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06889792 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Non Communicable Diseases. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06889792 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06889792 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at williamli@cuhk.edu.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06889792 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06889792 clinical trial?
NCT06889792 is sponsored by Chinese University of Hong Kong. The principal investigator is Ho Cheung William Li, PhD at The Nethersole School of Nursing, CUHK. The trial plans to enroll 1,172 participants.