AI chatbot vs. human counselors for quitting smoking
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial compares an AI-powered chatbot to human counselors to help you quit smoking. You'll be randomly assigned to one of the two and all support happens through your phone and WeChat.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and live in Zhuhai for the next 6 months.
- You smoke at least 1 regular or e-cigarette every day.
- You have a smartphone with a WeChat account that you can use comfortably.
- You do not have any physical or mental condition that makes it hard to communicate.
- You are not already in another smoking cessation program or using other quitting services.
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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