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Students as anti-smoke ambassadors: a new way to fight youth smoking?

NCT ID NCT05897346

Prevention Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a service-learning program that trains secondary school students to become anti-smoke ambassadors. The students learn the AWARD model, practice referring smokers to cessation services, and compete to make referrals. The goal is to see if this peer-based approach increases the number of young smokers who get professional help to quit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A service-learning training program that teaches secondary school students to become anti-smoke ambassadors, including workshops, hands-on sessions, and a smoker referral competition.
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could help more young smokers get referred to professional cessation services, potentially reducing smoking rates among youth.
What could go wrong
This is a school-based program, and its success depends on student engagement and follow-through. The trial measures referrals, not actual quit rates, so the impact on smoking cessation may be indirect.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 368 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2023

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Secondary school students (Forms 2-4) Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

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Behavior Smoking Cessation

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Smoking cessation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Katherine Lam

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong,China, 0000, Hong Kong

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