Mobile phone–based smoking-cessation support for parents

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial tests an AI-powered chatbot cessation support versus brief cessation advice for adults who are parents and smokers. Participants are smokers aged 18 or older who reside in Zhuhai and have a smartphone with WeChat. The intervention uses 5A's/5R's counseling, a health warning leaflet, and an AI chatbot to provide ongoing support, while the control receives brief advice. The study measures quit rates and preliminary effectiveness to determine feasibility in this population. Lead sponsorship is from Beijing Normal University, with the trial conducted in Zhuhai, Guangdong.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. aged 18 and above, reside in Zhuhai for the next 6 months
2. smoke at least 1 cigarette or use e-cigarettes daily
3. have a smartphone and a WeChat account, able to use WeChat skillfully

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Smokers who have communication barrier (either physically or cognitively)
2. Smokers who are currently participating in other SC programmes or services

Where it's running

• Beijing Normal University
  Zhuhai, Guangdong, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Xue Weng
• Email: xueweng@bnu.edu.cn
• Phone: 3621259

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.