Chewing gum to help you quit smoking
This study tests whether chewing xylitol gum can help people stop or cut back on smoking. Xylitol is a natural sweetener often used in chewing gum, and it might help reduce the urge to smoke.
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Who can take part
- You must live in Hong Kong and be at least 18 years old.
- You should be a smoker who has smoked at least one cigarette a day for the past 3 months.
- You should be willing to chew gum or already enjoy chewing gum.
- You need to be able to speak Cantonese and read Chinese.
- You should want to quit or reduce smoking and be able to use messaging apps like WhatsApp or WeChat.
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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