108
Participants
Start Date
June 2, 2020
Primary Completion Date
January 22, 2021
Study Completion Date
January 22, 2021
Chat-based instant messaging support
"Subjects will receive personalised instant messaging support for 12 weeks after baseline, address the five problems that contributed to smoking relapse:~(1) lack of support for cessation, (2) negative mood or depression, (3) strong or prolonged withdrawal symptoms, (4) weight gain, and (5) smoking lapses. Updated information about the negative effect of smoking on risk of COVID-19 infection and prognosis will also be delivered."
SMS message support
Subjects will receive regular SMS on generic smoking cessation for 3 months.
Self-help booklet
Subjects will receive a standard self-help booklet on smoking relapse prevention.
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Integrated Centre on Smoking Cessation, Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
OTHER