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NCT06127589 The "Quit-for-Kids" Project: to Increase Abstinence and Protect Children From Tobacco Smoke Exposure

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NCT ID NCT06127589
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Hong Kong
Condition Smoking Cessation
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,200 participants
Start Date 2024-02-05
Primary Completion 2027-03-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Brief cessation advice (AWARD)Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)Instant messaging Support (IM)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 1,200 participants in total. It began in 2024-02-05 with a primary completion date of 2027-03-31.

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Brief Summary

This project aims to test the effectiveness of an integrated intervention of brief cessation advice (AWARD), Nicotine Replacement Therapy, and Instant Messaging support compared with waitlist control participants among adult daily smokers who lived with their children and non-smoking partners.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Hong Kong residents aged 18 or above * Smoke at least 1 tobacco stick (includes HTP) per day or use e-cigarette daily in the preceding 3-month and verified by exhaled carbon monoxide level of 4ppm (parts per million) or above, assessed by a validated Carbon monoxide Smokerlyzer® * Living with at least one child of primary 6 or below (aged 12 or below) * Living with at least one non-smoking family member * Living in deprived households (monthly household income of less than the median of household monthly income in Hong Kong, HK$ 28,000, or living in subdivided flats or social housing) * Able to communicate in Chinese (including reading Chinese in IM) * Able to use the instant messaging tool (e.g., WhatsApp, WeChat) for communication Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have communication barriers (either physically or cognitively) * Those who are currently participating in other smoking cessation programmes or services

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Sophia SC Chan, PhD

✉ nssophia@hku.hk

📞 85239176610

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06127589 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Smoking Cessation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06127589 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06127589 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nssophia@hku.hk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06127589 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06127589 clinical trial?

NCT06127589 is sponsored by The University of Hong Kong. The trial plans to enroll 1,200 participants.

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