NCT02804880

Brief Summary

The present study will examine (1) the effectiveness of personalised active referral to smoking cessation (SC) services and text messaging on encouraging SC services (2) explore the use of CBPR model to build capacity and to engage community partners in taking on this important public health issue for sustainability in the community. In addition, process evaluation will be conducted to assess the effectiveness of the recruitment activity and how it is linked with the overall program outcomes.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
1,200

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2016

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2016

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 14, 2016

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 17, 2016

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2017

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 31, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

October 26, 2017

Status Verified

October 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

June 14, 2016

Last Update Submit

October 24, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

Smoking cessationQuit to WinBrief interventionPersonalized active referralInstant messagingSMSSmoking Cessation Intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • smoking quit rate change from baseline at 3-month follow-up

    The primary outcomes are self-reported 7-day point prevalence (pp) quit rate at 3 month among the three groups

    3-month follow-up

  • smoking quit rate change from baseline at 6-month follow-up

    The primary outcomes are self-reported 7-day point prevalence (pp) quit rate at 3 month among the three groups

    6-month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • Biochemical validated quit rate

    3-month follow-up

  • Biochemical validated quit rate

    6-month follow-up

  • Smoking reduction rate change from baseline at 3-month follow-up

    3-month follow-up

  • Smoking reduction rate change from baseline at 6-month follow-up

    6-month follow-up

  • Smoking quit attempt change from baseline at 3-month follow-up

    3-month follow-up

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Group A

EXPERIMENTAL

HAR + AWARD + Referral Card + A4 leaflet

Behavioral: HARBehavioral: AWARDOther: Referral cardOther: A4 leaflet

Group B

EXPERIMENTAL

LTM + AWARD + Referral Card + A4 leaflet

Behavioral: LTMBehavioral: AWARDOther: Referral cardOther: A4 leaflet

Group C

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Brief advice + 12-page booklet

Behavioral: Brief adviceOther: 12-page booklet

Interventions

HARBEHAVIORAL

Smokers will be introduced to various smoking cessation (SC) services in Hong Kong (using the referral card) and be motivated to use the services. Field research staff will assist on-site booking SC services for smokers. Tailored messages, including: harm of smoking, benefit of smoking cessation, importance of adherence to smoking cessation appointment and encouragement on abstinence will be sent via instant messaging (IM) services (e.g. WhatsApp, WeChat) to smokers after initial contact.

Also known as: Higher intensity and personalized active referral (HAR)
Group A
LTMBEHAVIORAL

Fix-schedule SMS messages will be sent to encourage them to book the smoking cessation services appointment. Smokers are required to book the SC appointments by themselves.

Also known as: Low-intensity text messaging on using SC services (LTM)
Group B
AWARDBEHAVIORAL

Ask about smoking history, Warn about the high risk of smoking, Advise to quit as soon as possible, Refer to the smoking cessation services, and Do it again: to repeat the intervention during tel. follow-ups.

Also known as: Ask, Warn, Advise, Refer, Do-it-again
Group AGroup B

The 3-folded "Smoking Cessation Services" card consists of brief information and highlights of existing smoking cessation services, contact methods, motivation information and strong supporting messages or slogans.

Also known as: Smoking Cessation Service Card
Group AGroup B

The 2-side color printed A4 leaflet, which systematically covers the most important messages to motivate smoking cessation

Also known as: Brief leaflet on health warning and smoking cessation
Group AGroup B
Brief adviceBEHAVIORAL

Very brief, minimal and general smoking cessation advice

Also known as: Brief smoking cessation advice
Group C

12-page smoking cessation self-help booklet

Also known as: 12-page smoking cessation booklet
Group C

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Hong Kong residents aged 18 or above
  • Smoke at least 1 cigarette per day in the past 3 months
  • Able to communicate in Cantonese
  • Exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) 4 ppm or above, assessed by a validated CO smokerlyzer
  • Have Intention to quit / reduce smoking

You may not qualify if:

  • Smokers who have difficulties (either physical or cognitive condition) to communicate
  • Currently following other smoking cessation programs

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH)

Hong Kong, China

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Weng X, Wang MP, Suen YN, Li WHC, Wu Y, Cheung DYT, Kwong ACS, Lai VWY, Chan SSC, Lam TH. Comparing different intensities of active referral to smoking cessation services in promoting smoking cessation among community smokers: a study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health. 2018 Jul 4;18(1):830. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-5782-1.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Smoking Cessation

Interventions

corticosteroid hormone-induced factorReferral and ConsultationCrisis Intervention

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Health BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Professional PracticeOrganization and AdministrationHealth Services AdministrationPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Man Ping Kelvin Wang, PhD

    The University of Hong Kong

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 14, 2016

First Posted

June 17, 2016

Study Start

June 1, 2016

Primary Completion

April 30, 2017

Study Completion

August 31, 2017

Last Updated

October 26, 2017

Record last verified: 2016-10

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