Trial Outcomes & Findings for Use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Sample and Brief Smoking Cessation Advice for Recruiting Smokers (NCT NCT03717051)
NCT ID: NCT03717051
Last Updated: 2024-05-16
Results Overview
Number of participants who enroll in any smoking cessation service in Hong Kong
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
834 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
1 month
Results posted on
2024-05-16
Participant Flow
The recruitment started from July 1st, 2018 to June 30th, 2020. Participants of this study were recruited at outdoor smoking hotspots in Hong Kong.
Participant milestones
| Measure |
Control
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Intervention
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Overall Study
STARTED
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352
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482
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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352
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482
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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0
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0
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Sample and Brief Smoking Cessation Advice for Recruiting Smokers
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Total
n=834 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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40.54 years
n=5 Participants
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41.33 years
n=7 Participants
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40.87 years
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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99 Participants
n=5 Participants
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57 Participants
n=7 Participants
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156 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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383 Participants
n=5 Participants
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295 Participants
n=7 Participants
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678 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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482 Participants
n=5 Participants
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352 Participants
n=7 Participants
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834 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 monthNumber of participants who enroll in any smoking cessation service in Hong Kong
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants Who Enroll in Any Smoking Cessation Service in Hong Kong
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156 Participants
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158 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 monthNo smoking for at least 24 hours in the past month
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants With Self-reported Quit Attempt
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214 Participants
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153 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 monthsNumber of participants who enroll in any smoking cessation service in Hong Kong
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants Who Enroll in Any Smoking Cessation Service in Hong Kong
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247 Participants
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213 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 monthsNo smoking for at least 24 hours in the past month
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants With Self-reported Quit Attempt
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300 Participants
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243 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 monthself-reported use of NRT in past week/month
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants With Self-reported Use of NRT in Past Week/Month
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192 Participants
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121 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 monthsself-reported use of NRT in past week/month
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants With Self-reported Use of NRT in Past Week/Month
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92 Participants
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86 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 monthsself-reported tobacco abstinence in past 7 days
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants With Self-reported Tobacco Abstinence in Past 7 Days
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95 Participants
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79 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 monthsself-reported tobacco abstinence in past 30 days
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants With Self-reported Tobacco Abstinence in Past 30 Days
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68 Participants
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52 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 monthsself-reported tobacco abstinence in past 7 days
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants With Self-reported Tobacco Abstinence in Past 7 Days
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104 Participants
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92 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 monthsself-reported tobacco abstinence in past 30 days
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Number of Participants With Self-reported Tobacco Abstinence in Past 30 Days
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93 Participants
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77 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 monthsmeasurement of exhaled carbon monoxide using a Smokerlyzer, and a saliva cotinine test
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Biochemically Validated Abstinence at 6-month Follow-up
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22 Participants
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10 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 monthSelf-efficacy will be evaluated according to the importance of quitting on a scale of 0 to 10 (0, least important; 10, most important), the difficulty of quitting on a scale of 0 to 10 (0, least difficult; 10, most difficult), and confidence in quitting on a scale of 0 to 10 (0, least confident; 10, most confident). For the scale of measuring quitting importance and confidence, higher scores mean a better outcome and for the scale of measuring difficulty, higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Perceived Importance, Difficulty and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Importance
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7.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.30
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7.88 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.09
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Perceived Importance, Difficulty and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Difficulty
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7.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.42
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7.38 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.33
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Perceived Importance, Difficulty and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Confidence
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6.39 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.66
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6.97 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.43
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 monthsSelf-efficacy will be evaluated according to the importance of quitting on a scale of 0 to 10 (0, least important; 10, most important), difficulty of quitting on a scale of 0 to 10 (0, least difficult; 10, most difficult), and confidence in quitting on a scale of 0 to 10 (0, least confident; 10, most confident)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Perceived Importance, Difficulty and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Importance
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7.80 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.15
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7.53 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.26
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Perceived Importance, Difficulty and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Difficulty
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7.25 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.38
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7.34 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.18
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Perceived Importance, Difficulty and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Confidence
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6.58 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.50
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6.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.49
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 monthsSelf-efficacy will be evaluated according to the importance of quitting on a scale of 0 to 10 (0, least important; 10, most important), difficulty of quitting on a scale of 0 to 10 (0, least difficult; 10, most difficult), and confidence in quitting on a scale of 0 to 10 (0, least confident; 10, most confident)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
|
Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Perceived Importance, Difficulty and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Importance
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7.36 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.46
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8.09 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.02
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Perceived Importance, Difficulty and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Difficulty
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7.53 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.19
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7.22 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.46
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Perceived Importance, Difficulty and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Confidence
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6.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.87
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6.47 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.95
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 1 monthprogression towards smoking cessation as measured by Incremental Behavior Change toward Smoking cessation (IBC-S). The minimum value is 3 and the maximum value is 27. Higher scores mean a better outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Progression Towards Smoking Cessation
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16.04 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.24
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15.12 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.30
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 monthsprogression towards smoking cessation as measured by Incremental Behavior Change toward Smoking cessation (IBC-S). The minimum value is 3 and the maximum value is 27. Higher scores mean a better outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
|
Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Progression Towards Smoking Cessation
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14.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.99
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14.42 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.00
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 monthsprogression towards smoking cessation as measured by Incremental Behavior Change toward Smoking cessation (IBC-S). The minimum value is 3 and the maximum value is 27. Higher scores mean a better outcome.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Intervention
n=482 Participants
The intervention group will receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling and medication counseling. The nurse will help the subject to decide which NRT product (patch or gum) he/she can use and advise how to use the NRT based on his/her smoking habit and amount of cigarette consumption. In addition, the nurse will deliver medication counselling which addresses five main components: (1) the benefits for using NRT in quitting, (2) withdrawal symptoms due to smoking cessation, (3) side effects of NRT, (4) instructions for using NRT, and (5) making appointments for TWGHs SC clinics. Afterwards, the participant will receive 1-week free NRT, an education card about NRT and a one-page leaflet provided by the SC clinics.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) sampling: 1-week free NRT samples (patch or gum)
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Control
n=352 Participants
The control group subjects will receive medication counseling. They will be advised to obtain free NRT by enrolling in the smoking cessation services, but will not be given the sampling. The same one-page leaflet will be provided by the SC clinics.
Medication counseling: Medication counseling
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Progression Towards Smoking Cessation
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13.94 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.85
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14.58 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.77
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Adverse Events
Intervention
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Control
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place