Instant messaging support to help smokers quit during cancer treatment
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a quit-smoking support program using instant messages to help smokers stop smoking while they have cancer. It may help you reduce smoking cravings and stay engaged in quitting support.
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Who can take part
- You have been smoking at least weekly in the past 6 months.
- You were diagnosed with any cancer at least 6 months ago (any stage from I to IV).
- You are 18 or older and can communicate in Cantonese.
- You have a smartphone and can use instant messaging apps like WhatsApp or WeChat.
- Your doctor does not consider your health unstable, your thinking (cognitive) is not impaired, and you don’t have a mental health condition that affects participation.
- You are not currently taking part in another smoking-cessation program.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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