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CompletedNCT05130788Updated Jul 31, 2026Results posted

WeChat Quit Coach Pilot Study

An interventional study of WeChat Quit Coach and Leaflet in Smoking Cessation, sponsored by NYU Langone Health. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-31.

Sponsored by NYU Langone Health · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
150
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The study team will develop and assess the feasibility and acceptability of a WeChat-based peer-group mobile messaging smoking cessation intervention targeting Chinese immigrant smokers in New York City (NYC). For Aim 1, the study team will develop a message library for the WeChat Quit Coach smoking cessation program and conduct in-depth interviews with 20 Chinese immigrant smokers in person to assess content relevance. For Aim 2, a two-arm, open-labeled, pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to test the feasibility and acceptability of the WeChat Quit Coach intervention among 60 Chinese immigrant smokers. Participants will be randomized to intervention (n=40) or control group (n=20). Participants in the intervention group will receive a 6-week WeChat Quit Coach intervention through WeChat private group. Participants in the control group will receive a leaflet with information about existing smoking cessation programs that focus on Chinese American smokers. All the 60 participants will be offered a 4-week supple of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) patches and/or lozenges. Participants will complete a baseline in-person survey at enrollment, a 6-week follow-up phone survey immediately after the intervention, and a 6-month follow-up phone survey. Biochemical test (exhaled carbon monoxide test) will be conducted to confirm abstinence among those who report no smoking in past 7-day at 6-week and 6-month follow-up surveys. Post-test in-depth interviews will be conducted with at least 20 participants in person from the intervention group at 6-week follow-up to obtain more information about the usability and perceptions about the WeChat Quit Coach program. For Aim 3, the investigators will conduct an open-labeled, 3-arm pilot RCT to test the preliminary effectiveness of the WeChat Quit Coach intervention with 90 Chinese immigrant smokers. Participants will be randomized to one of the three groups, including a 6-week intervention group A (IA; n = 30), a 12-week intervention group B (IB; n = 30), and a control group (n = 30). Participants in the intervention groups will either receive a 6-week (IA) or 12-week (IB) WeChat Quit Coach intervention through WeChat private groups. Participants in the control group will receive a leaflet with information of existing smoking cessation programs targeting Chinese American smokers. All 90 participants will be offered a 4-week free supply of NRT patches and/or lozenges. Participants will complete a baseline phone survey at enrollment, 12-week and 6-month follow-up phone surveys. A remote biochemical validation (saliva cotinine test) will be conducted at 12-week and 6-month follow-up to confirm smoking abstinence among those who self-report no smoking in the past 7 days. Post-test in-depth phone interviews will be conducted with up to 30 intervention participants to obtain more information about their perceptions and experience with the WeChat Quit Coach program.

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Conditions studied

  • Smoking Cessation

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In context

Smoking Cessation

304 studies on the registry are indexed under Smoking Cessation; 139 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 150 is close to the median of 154 across 285 interventional studies indexed under Smoking Cessation.

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Aim 2:

  • Age 18-80 years
  • Chinese immigrant
  • Have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in a lifetime
  • Smoke ≥3 days per week
  • Be somewhat interested in quitting smoking
  • Has a Smartphone
  • Current WeChat user who uses WeChat on ≥3 days per week
  • Live in NYC
  • Can read and speak Chinese
  • Be able to provide consent

Aim 3:

  • Age 18 years or above
  • Chinese immigrant
  • Have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in a lifetime
  • Smoke ≥1 days per week
  • Current WeChat user who uses WeChat on ≥3 days per week
  • Can read and speak Chinese

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

Aim 2:

  • Current participation in other smoking cessation treatment program(s)
  • Be pregnant or breastfeeding

Aim 3:

  • Current participation in other smoking cessation treatment program(s)
  • Be pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Having a household member who has enrolled in this study
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
150 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Intervention Group A

    Participants will be assigned to a 6-week intervention period.

    Behavioral: WeChat Quit Coach · Drug: Optional Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Patches or Lozenges

  • Experimental
    Intervention Group B

    Participants will be assigned to a 12-week intervention period.

    Behavioral: WeChat Quit Coach · Drug: Optional Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Patches or Lozenges

  • Active comparator
    Control Group

    Behavioral: Leaflet · Drug: Optional Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Patches or Lozenges

Interventions

  • BehavioralWeChat Quit Coach

    WeChat Quit Coach intervention will be delivered via WeChat private groups for 6-12 weeks (\<30 seconds per day). During the intervention period, participants will receive a text message at a fixed point of time every day (e.g., 8:00 am). The messages are designed to build motivations and skillset to quit smoking. Participants will also receive a daily group discussion question (e.g., "If you are to give one piece of advice to someone who has not made the decision to quit smoking, what would you say to his/her?"), and be encouraged to respond to the question. Participants can comment on group members' responses and ask questions related to smoking and quitting either in group (so everyone in the group can see the message) or directly to the coach (so only the coach can see the message). The coach will respond to the questions within 24 hours. The PI and the RA will moderate group discussions.

  • BehavioralLeaflet

    Participants in the control group will receive a leaflet with information about existing smoking cessation programs targeting Chinese American smokers.

  • DrugOptional Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Patches or Lozenges

    Participants in both groups will be offered a 4-week supply of NRT patches and lozenges but not forced to use the medications. The medications are free to participants. If participants want to try or use the medications, the study team will mail the patches and lozenges (with a Chinese version of the instruction) or deliver in person.

    Also known as: Habitrol, Nicorette

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants Who Respond to Daily Text Questions

    Measure of engagement. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Up to Week 6 Follow-Up

  2. Number of Participants Who Asked Self-Composed Questions

    Measure of engagement. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Up to Week 6 Follow-Up

  3. Number of Satisfied Participants Per WeChat Program Participant Satisfaction Score

    A 5-point Likert scale will be used to report satisfaction. The total range in score is 1-5; the higher the score, the higher the satisfaction. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Up to Week 6 Follow-Up

  4. Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6

    Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Month 6 Follow-Up

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Week 6

    Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 6 Follow-Up

  2. Percentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Week 12

    Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 12 Follow-Up

  3. Percentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Month 6

    Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Month 6 Follow-Up

  4. Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 6

    Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 6 Follow-Up

  5. Change in Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 12

    Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 12 Follow-Up

  6. Change in Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Month 6

    Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 6 Follow-Up

  7. Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 6

    Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 6 Follow-Up

  8. Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 12

    Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 12 Follow-Up

  9. Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6

    Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Month 6 Follow-Up

  10. Biochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 6

    Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Biochemical test (exhaled carbon monoxide test) will be conducted to confirm abstinence among those who report no smoking in past 7 days. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 6 Follow-Up

  11. Biochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 12

    Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Biochemical test (exhaled carbon monoxide test) will be conducted to confirm abstinence among those who report no smoking in past 7 days. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 12 Follow-Up

  12. Biochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6

    Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Biochemical test (exhaled carbon monoxide test) will be conducted to confirm abstinence among those who report no smoking in past 7 days. Measured among aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Month 6 Follow-Up

  13. Average Score or Knowledge About Harms of Smoking at Week 6

    Participants are asked 5 questions on knowledge of the harms of smoking. The total range in the knowledge score is 0-5; the higher the score, the higher the knowledge level. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 6 Follow-Up

  14. Average Score or Knowledge About Harms of Smoking at Week 12

    Participants are asked 5 questions on knowledge of the harms of smoking. The total range in the knowledge score is 0-5; the higher the score, the higher the knowledge level. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 12 Follow-Up

  15. Self-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Week 6

    12-item questionnaire asking participants to indicate to what extent that they are sure that they could refrain from smoking in certain situations. Each item is ranked on a scale from 1 (Not at all sure) to 5 (Absolutely sure). The total score ranges from 12-60; higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy in quitting smoking. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 6 Follow-Up

  16. Self-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Week 12

    12-item questionnaire asking participants to indicate to what extent that they are sure that they could refrain from smoking in certain situations. Each item is ranked on a scale from 1 (Not at all sure) to 5 (Absolutely sure). The total score ranges from 12-60; higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy in quitting smoking. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 12 Follow-Up

  17. Self-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Month 6

    12-item questionnaire asking participants to indicate to what extent that they are sure that they could refrain from smoking in certain situations. Each item is ranked on a scale from 1 (Not at all sure) to 5 (Absolutely sure). The total score ranges from 12-60; higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy in quitting smoking. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Month 6 Follow-Up

  18. Percentage of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Week 6

    The 5 stages of change are: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Progression defined as moving from an early stage to an advanced stage (e.g., from pre-contemplation to contemplation, or contemplation to preparation stage). Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 6 Follow-Up

  19. Percentage of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Week 12

    The 5 stages of change are: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Progression defined as moving from an early stage to an advanced stage (e.g., from pre-contemplation to contemplation, or contemplation to preparation stage). Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 12 Follow-Up

  20. Number of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Month 6

    The 5 stages of change are: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Progression defined as moving from an early stage to an advanced stage (e.g., from pre-contemplation to contemplation, or contemplation to preparation stage). Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Month 6 Follow-Up

  21. Percentage of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Week 6

    Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 6 Follow-Up

  22. Number of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Week 12

    Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Week 12 Follow-Up

  23. Number of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Month 6

    Measured among aim 3 participants only.

    Time frame: Month 6 Follow-Up

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Results

Posted Jul 31, 2026

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneInterview Participants (Aim 1)Intervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)Intervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Started202020303030
Completed202020303030
Not completed000000

Outcome measures

PrimaryNumber of Participants Who Respond to Daily Text Questions

Measure of engagement. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Up to Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants Who Respond to Daily Text Questions
ParticipantsIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Number of Participants Who Respond to Daily Text Questions20—
PrimaryNumber of Participants Who Asked Self-Composed Questions

Measure of engagement. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Up to Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants Who Asked Self-Composed Questions
ParticipantsIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Number of Participants Who Asked Self-Composed Questions9—
PrimaryNumber of Satisfied Participants Per WeChat Program Participant Satisfaction Score

A 5-point Likert scale will be used to report satisfaction. The total range in score is 1-5; the higher the score, the higher the satisfaction. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Up to Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Satisfied Participants Per WeChat Program Participant Satisfaction Score
ParticipantsIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Number of Satisfied Participants Per WeChat Program Participant Satisfaction Score19—
PrimarySelf-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6

Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Month 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of Days Abstinent
Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6
Percentage of Days AbstinentIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 640 (20 to 60)37 (18.5 to 55.5)10 (5 to 15)
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Week 6

Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Week 6
Percentage of participantsIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Percentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Week 65535
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Week 12

Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 12 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Week 12
Percentage of participantsIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Percentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Week 12818963
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Month 6

Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Month 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Month 6
Percentage of participantsIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Percentage of Participants With Quit Attempts at Month 67565
SecondaryAverage Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 6

Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Cigarettes per day
Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 6
Cigarettes per dayIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 67.2 ± 4.19 ± 4.7
SecondaryChange in Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 12

Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Baseline, Week 12 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Cigarettes per day
Change in Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 12
Cigarettes per dayIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Change in Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Week 12-3.81 ± 7.38-6.5 ± 6.65-6.5 ± 11.49
SecondaryChange in Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Month 6

Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Cigarettes per day
Change in Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Month 6
Cigarettes per dayIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Change in Average Daily Cigarette Consumption at Month 6-6.88 ± 6.74-7.86 ± 9.43-6.02 ± 12.25
SecondarySelf-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 6

Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of Days Abstinent
Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 6
Percentage of Days AbstinentIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 620 (10 to 30)0 (0 to 0)
SecondarySelf-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 12

Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 12 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of Days Abstinent
Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 12
Percentage of Days AbstinentIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 1237 (18.5 to 55.5)37 (18.5 to 55.5)13 (6.5 to 19.5)
SecondarySelf-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6

Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Month 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of Days Abstinent
Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6
Percentage of Days AbstinentIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Self-Reported 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 625 (12.5 to 37.5)15 (7.5 to 22.5)
SecondaryBiochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 6

Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Biochemical test (exhaled carbon monoxide test) will be conducted to confirm abstinence among those who report no smoking in past 7 days. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of Days Abstinent
Biochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 6
Percentage of Days AbstinentIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Biochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 620 (10 to 30)0 (0 to 0)
SecondaryBiochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 12

Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Biochemical test (exhaled carbon monoxide test) will be conducted to confirm abstinence among those who report no smoking in past 7 days. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 12 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of Days Abstinent
Biochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 12
Percentage of Days AbstinentIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Biochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Week 1223 (11.5 to 34.5)10 (5 to 15)0 (0 to 0)
SecondaryBiochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6

Participants are asked whether they smoked cigarettes in the past 7 days. Biochemical test (exhaled carbon monoxide test) will be conducted to confirm abstinence among those who report no smoking in past 7 days. Measured among aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Month 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage of Days Abstinent
Biochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 6
Percentage of Days AbstinentIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Biochemically-Confirmed 7-Day Point Prevalence Abstinence Rate at Month 627 (13.5 to 40.5)17 (8.5 to 25.5)10 (5 to 10)
SecondaryAverage Score or Knowledge About Harms of Smoking at Week 6

Participants are asked 5 questions on knowledge of the harms of smoking. The total range in the knowledge score is 0-5; the higher the score, the higher the knowledge level. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Average Score or Knowledge About Harms of Smoking at Week 6
score on a scaleIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Average Score or Knowledge About Harms of Smoking at Week 61.6 ± 1.60.3 ± 1
SecondaryAverage Score or Knowledge About Harms of Smoking at Week 12

Participants are asked 5 questions on knowledge of the harms of smoking. The total range in the knowledge score is 0-5; the higher the score, the higher the knowledge level. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 12 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Average Score or Knowledge About Harms of Smoking at Week 12
score on a scaleIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Average Score or Knowledge About Harms of Smoking at Week 121.33 ± 1.751.56 ± 1.310.74 ± 1.65
SecondarySelf-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Week 6

12-item questionnaire asking participants to indicate to what extent that they are sure that they could refrain from smoking in certain situations. Each item is ranked on a scale from 1 (Not at all sure) to 5 (Absolutely sure). The total score ranges from 12-60; higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy in quitting smoking. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Self-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Week 6
score on a scaleIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Self-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Week 648.4 ± 12.245.1 ± 10.6
SecondarySelf-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Week 12

12-item questionnaire asking participants to indicate to what extent that they are sure that they could refrain from smoking in certain situations. Each item is ranked on a scale from 1 (Not at all sure) to 5 (Absolutely sure). The total score ranges from 12-60; higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy in quitting smoking. Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 12 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Self-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Week 12
score on a scaleIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Self-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Week 1246.6 ± 11.443.4 ± 15.343.7 ± 12.8
SecondarySelf-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Month 6

12-item questionnaire asking participants to indicate to what extent that they are sure that they could refrain from smoking in certain situations. Each item is ranked on a scale from 1 (Not at all sure) to 5 (Absolutely sure). The total score ranges from 12-60; higher scores indicate greater self-efficacy in quitting smoking. Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Month 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Self-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Month 6
score on a scaleIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Self-Efficacy for Quitting Smoking Score at Month 651.1 ± 13.250.2 ± 11.8
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Week 6

The 5 stages of change are: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Progression defined as moving from an early stage to an advanced stage (e.g., from pre-contemplation to contemplation, or contemplation to preparation stage). Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Week 6
Percentage of participantsIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Percentage of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Week 6400
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Week 12

The 5 stages of change are: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Progression defined as moving from an early stage to an advanced stage (e.g., from pre-contemplation to contemplation, or contemplation to preparation stage). Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 12 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Week 12
Percentage of participantsIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Percentage of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Week 1250405
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Month 6

The 5 stages of change are: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Progression defined as moving from an early stage to an advanced stage (e.g., from pre-contemplation to contemplation, or contemplation to preparation stage). Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Month 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Number of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Month 6
Percentage of participantsIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Number of Participants With Progression on Stage of Change for Smoking Cessation at Month 6604818
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Week 6

Measured among Aim 2 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Week 6
Percentage of participantsIntervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)
Percentage of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Week 65570
SecondaryNumber of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Week 12

Measured among Aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Week 12 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Number of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Week 12
Percentage of participantsIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Number of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Week 12566359
SecondaryNumber of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Month 6

Measured among aim 3 participants only.

Time frame:
Month 6 Follow-Up
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Number of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Month 6
Percentage of participantsIntervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)
Number of Participants Who Report NRT Use During Intervention Period at Month 6616471

Adverse events

Collected over 6 Months.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Intervention Group A (Aim 2)0/20 (0%)0/20 (0%)0/20 (0%)
Control Group (Aim 2)0/20 (0%)0/20 (0%)0/20 (0%)
Intervention Group A (Aim 3)0/30 (0%)0/30 (0%)0/30 (0%)
Intervention Group B (Aim 3)0/30 (0%)0/30 (0%)0/30 (0%)
Control Group (Aim 3)0/30 (0%)0/30 (0%)0/30 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Interview Group (Aim 1)Intervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)Intervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)Total
Mean37.5 ± 10.445.5 ± 13.542.5 ± 14.847.53 ± 11.9536.87 ± 11.8838.03 ± 14.1740.81 ± 13.46
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Interview Group (Aim 1)Intervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)Intervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)Total
Female76585839
Male131415222522111
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Interview Group (Aim 1)Intervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)Intervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)Total
Hispanic or Latino0000000
Not Hispanic or Latino202020303030150
Unknown or Not Reported0000000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Interview Group (Aim 1)Intervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)Intervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)Total
American Indian or Alaska Native0000000
Asian202020303030150
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0000000
Black or African American0000000
White0000000
More than one race0000000
Unknown or Not Reported0000000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Interview Group (Aim 1)Intervention Group A (Aim 2)Control Group (Aim 2)Intervention Group A (Aim 3)Intervention Group B (Aim 3)Control Group (Aim 3)Total
United States202020303030150
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Study locations

1 site
  • NYU Langone Health
    New York, New York 10016, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Jiang N, Zhao A, Rogers ES, Cupertino AP, Zhao X, Cartujano-Barrera F, Siu K, Sherman SE. Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of a Social Media-Based Peer-Group Mobile Messaging Smoking Cessation Intervention Among Chinese Immigrants who Smoke: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2024 Jul 22;12:e59496. doi: 10.2196/59496. PubMed 39037756 ↗

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Jul 2, 2024
  • Informed consent form · Jul 19, 2022

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Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in this article, after deidentification (text, tables, figures, and appendices) will be shared upon reasonable request.

Supporting information: Study protocol, Sap

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 31, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05130788
Lead sponsor
NYU Langone Health
Collaborators
Asian Americans for Equality, Chinese American Planning Council, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 23, 2021
Start date
Feb 10, 2022
Primary completion
Jan 15, 2025
Completion
Jan 15, 2025
Results posted
Jul 31, 2026
Last update
Jul 31, 2026

Study contacts

Nan Jiang, PhD
principal investigator · NYU Langone Health

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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