Reminder strategies to improve smoking cessation clinic attendance
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests different ways of reminding patients about their smoking cessation appointments to see which method helps more people attend. If you are trying to quit smoking and have a mobile phone, this could help improve your chances of staying on track.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have a diagnosis of nicotine dependence (tobacco addiction) and be an active patient at a smoking cessation clinic.
- You must be able to use a mobile phone independently to receive and respond to messages.
- You must give written consent to participate and to be contacted by phone or text message.
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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