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WeChat Quit Coach for Smoking Cessation

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Recruiting
Led By Nan Jiang, PhD
Research Sponsored by NYU Langone Health
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 18-80 years
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up month 6 follow-up
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Study Summary

This trialwill test a WeChat-based smoking cessation intervention for Chinese immigrant smokers in NYC, providing NRT and content relevant to them. Results will be measured via surveys and biochemical testing.

Who is the study for?
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.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a WeChat-based quit-smoking program versus standard leaflets on smoking cessation. Participants are randomly placed into groups: one gets the WeChat Quit Coach for either 6 or 12 weeks; another just receives informational leaflets. All participants can opt to use NRT patches/lozenges.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects from Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) include skin irritation from patches, mouth soreness from lozenges, headaches, nausea, and dizziness. The WeChat intervention itself does not have physical side effects but may impact daily routines.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 80 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~month 6 follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and month 6 follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of Participants Who Ask Self-Composed Questions
Number of Participants Who Respond to Daily Text Questions
Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6
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Secondary outcome measures
Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Month 6
Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 12
Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 6
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention Group BExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will be assigned to a 12-week intervention period.
Group II: Intervention Group AExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will be assigned to a 6-week intervention period.
Group III: Control GroupActive Control2 Interventions

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Who is running the clinical trial?

NYU Langone HealthLead Sponsor
1,363 Previous Clinical Trials
816,336 Total Patients Enrolled
Asian Americans for EqualityUNKNOWN
Chinese American Planning CouncilUNKNOWN

Media Library

WeChat Quit Coach Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05130788 — N/A
Smoking Cessation Research Study Groups: Intervention Group B, Intervention Group A, Control Group
Smoking Cessation Clinical Trial 2023: WeChat Quit Coach Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05130788 — N/A
WeChat Quit Coach 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05130788 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the aggregate size of participants in this research?

"Indeed, the clinicaltrials.gov website attests that this medical trial is actively recruiting for participants. The trial was first made available on January 10th 2022 and most recently updated on November 8th 2022. 50 subjects are being sought to take part at one location."

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Do you presently have any open enrollment opportunities for this research project?

"Indeed, the information on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical trial is actively enrolling patients. It was initially posted on January 10th 2022 and has since been modified as recently as November 8th of the same year. At present, 50 individuals are sought across a single site for participation in this study."

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Are there any additional research studies examining the effectiveness of WeChat Quit Coach?

"At present, 71 active trials for WeChat Quit Coach with 5 in Phase 3 have been documented. Most of these clinical exams are being conducted from Green Bay, Wisconsin; however, the program is available at 204 other medical centres too."

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Does this research protocol cater to individuals aged 25 and over?

"As specified in the eligibility requirements, only individuals between ages 18 and 65 can participate in this medical trial."

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Has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration validated WeChat Quit Coach?

"Due to the limited data that evaluates WeChat Quit Coach's safety and effectiveness, our team assigned a score of 1 on the scale from 1-3."

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What qualifications must one possess to be eligible for participation in this research?

"This clinical trial has a quota of 50 individuals aged between 18 and 65, who have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. The participants must also be Chinese immigrants living in New york City, possess a Smartphone, use WeChat frequently on multiple days per week, comprehend the language of Chinese both verbally and writtenly, and willingly give consent to participate."

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~40 spots leftby Dec 2024