WeChat Quit Coach for Smoking Cessation
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a WeChat program to help Chinese immigrant smokers in NYC quit smoking. The program uses group messages for support and motivation. People will be tracked to see if they successfully quit smoking for a period. WeChat programs have shown potential in helping Chinese smokers quit.
Research Team
Nan Jiang, PhD
Principal Investigator
NYU Langone Health
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for Chinese immigrants in NYC, aged 18-80, who smoke at least three days a week and have smoked over 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. They must use WeChat regularly, own a smartphone, read and speak Chinese, and be interested in quitting smoking. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals or those already in cessation programs cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention Group A
Participants receive a 6-week WeChat Quit Coach intervention through WeChat private group
Intervention Group B
Participants receive a 12-week WeChat Quit Coach intervention through WeChat private group
Control Group
Participants receive a leaflet with information about existing smoking cessation programs
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for smoking abstinence and self-efficacy at 6-month follow-up
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Leaflet
- Optional Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Patches or Lozenges
- Text
- WeChat Quit Coach
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
NYU Langone Health
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator
Asian Americans for Equality
Collaborator
Chinese American Planning Council
Collaborator