Evaluation of a Workplace Smoking Cessation Program in Hong Kong (Phase VI)

NCT ID: NCT05758272

Last Updated: 2023-12-13

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

646 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-01-01

Study Completion Date

2024-12-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to test, by a 2-arm RCT, the effectiveness of an intervention that includes mobile phone-supported simple physical exercise for smoking cessation in workplaces in Hong Kong.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Smokers Workplace Exercise

Keywords

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smokers Workplace Exercise mhealth intervention

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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mobile phone-based simple physical exercise intervention

Regular messages supporting participants in practicing simple physical exercises and assist in managing cravings will be sent to participants via IM apps and scheduled in a tapering manner for 3 months (twice per week in the first month to once per week in the third month). Images and videos explaining and demonstrating the simple physical exercises will be sent to the participants via IM apps, which serves as a reminder and supporting materials for participants. The benefits of exercise in SC will be explained. The investigators will also encourage the practice of moderate/ vigorous exercises to further improve the physical activity and well-being of the participants. Various delivery formats of messages will be considered to attract participants' interest such as text, emojis, voice, image, animation, and video. The simple exercises consist of a) Zero-time exercises (ZTEx), b) handgrip exercises and c) resistance exercises.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

mobile phone-based simple physical exercise reminder to help quit smoking

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Regular messages supporting participants in practicing simple physical exercises and assist in managing cravings will be sent to participants via IM apps and scheduled in a tapering manner for 3 months (twice per week in the first month to once per week in the third month). Images and videos explaining and demonstrating the simple physical exercises will be sent to the participants via IM apps, which serves as a reminder and supporting materials for participants. The benefits of exercise in SC will be explained. The investigator will also encourage the practice of moderate/ vigorous exercises to further improve the physical activity and well-being of the participants. Various delivery formats of messages will be considered to attract participants' interest such as text, emojis, voice, image, animation, and video. The simple exercises consist of a) Zero-time exercises (ZTEx), b) handgrip exercises and c) resistance exercises.

regular text-based intervention

The control group will receive 6 regular messages via IM at twice per month within 3 months. These messages cover simple cessation advice and reminders for telephone follow-ups.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

regular text-based intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The control group will receive 6 regular messages via IM at twice per month within 3 months. These messages cover simple cessation advice and reminders for telephone follow-ups.

Interventions

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mobile phone-based simple physical exercise reminder to help quit smoking

Regular messages supporting participants in practicing simple physical exercises and assist in managing cravings will be sent to participants via IM apps and scheduled in a tapering manner for 3 months (twice per week in the first month to once per week in the third month). Images and videos explaining and demonstrating the simple physical exercises will be sent to the participants via IM apps, which serves as a reminder and supporting materials for participants. The benefits of exercise in SC will be explained. The investigator will also encourage the practice of moderate/ vigorous exercises to further improve the physical activity and well-being of the participants. Various delivery formats of messages will be considered to attract participants' interest such as text, emojis, voice, image, animation, and video. The simple exercises consist of a) Zero-time exercises (ZTEx), b) handgrip exercises and c) resistance exercises.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

regular text-based intervention

The control group will receive 6 regular messages via IM at twice per month within 3 months. These messages cover simple cessation advice and reminders for telephone follow-ups.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Hong Kong residents aged 18 or above
2. Smoke at least 1 cigarette per day or use other tobacco products (EC, HTP and others) daily
3. Able to communicate in Cantonese/Mandarin and read Chinese
4. Able to use instant messaging tools (e.g. WhatsApp) for communication
5. Stay in Hong Kong during the intervention and follow-up periods (12 months)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Smokers who are psychologically or physically unable to communicate
2. Currently joining other smoking cessation program(s)
3. Smokers who cannot tolerate the proposed exercise program
4. Smokers who have severe mental illnesses
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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The University of Hong Kong

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr. Wang Man-Ping

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Man Ping WANG, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong China

Locations

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School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, , Hong Kong

Site Status

Countries

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Hong Kong

Other Identifiers

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SCPW Phase 6

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id