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New treatment option for Smoking Cessation
Official title The "Quit-for-Kids" Project: to Increase Abstinence and Protect Children From Tobacco Smoke Exposure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06127589
What this study is testing
What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily, being studied as a potential treatment for smoking cessation.
Also referred to as NRT.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- 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.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 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...
- 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...
You likely can't join if
- Those who have communication barriers (either physically or cognitively)
- Those who are currently participating in other smoking cessation programmes or services
See the full eligibility 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...
- 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
- Those who have communication barriers (either physically or cognitively)
- Those who are currently participating in other smoking cessation programmes or services
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, China
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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