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This study aims to test, by a 2-arm RCT, the effectiveness of an intervention that includes mobile phone-supported simple physical exercise for smoking cessation in workplaces in Hong Kong.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| mobile phone-based simple physical exercise intervention | Experimental | Regular messages supporting participants in practicing simple physical exercises and assist in managing cravings will be sent to participants via IM apps and scheduled in a tapering manner for 3 months (twice per week in the first month to once per week in the third month). Images and videos explaining and demonstrating the simple physical exercises will be sent to the participants via IM apps, which serves as a reminder and supporting materials for participants. The benefits of exercise in SC will be explained. The investigators will also encourage the practice of moderate/ vigorous exercises to further improve the physical activity and well-being of the participants. Various delivery formats of messages will be considered to attract participants' interest such as text, emojis, voice, image, animation, and video. The simple exercises consist of a) Zero-time exercises (ZTEx), b) handgrip exercises and c) resistance exercises. |
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| regular text-based intervention | Placebo Comparator | The control group will receive 6 regular messages via IM at twice per month within 3 months. These messages cover simple cessation advice and reminders for telephone follow-ups. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| mobile phone-based simple physical exercise reminder to help quit smoking | Behavioral | Regular messages supporting participants in practicing simple physical exercises and assist in managing cravings will be sent to participants via IM apps and scheduled in a tapering manner for 3 months (twice per week in the first month to once per week in the third month). Images and videos explaining and demonstrating the simple physical exercises will be sent to the participants via IM apps, which serves as a reminder and supporting materials for participants. The benefits of exercise in SC will be explained. The investigator will also encourage the practice of moderate/ vigorous exercises to further improve the physical activity and well-being of the participants. Various delivery formats of messages will be considered to attract participants' interest such as text, emojis, voice, image, animation, and video. The simple exercises consist of a) Zero-time exercises (ZTEx), b) handgrip exercises and c) resistance exercises. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Self-reported 7-day point-prevalence abstinence (PPA) at 6-months follow-up | Self-reported abstinence in the past 7 days at 6-months after treatment initiation | at 6-month after treatment initiation (3 months after the end of treatment) |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Man Ping WANG, PhD | School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong China | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
Participant data (IPD) will only be used for data analysis by the investigators, kept strictly confidential, and not disclosed to anyone outside the research group.
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| ID | Term |
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| D009043 | Motor Activity |
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| D001519 | Behavior |
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| regular text-based intervention | Behavioral | The control group will receive 6 regular messages via IM at twice per month within 3 months. These messages cover simple cessation advice and reminders for telephone follow-ups. |
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