AI chatbot and counseling aim to keep young quitters Smoke-Free

NCT ID NCT07178899

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests a new program for young adults (25 or under) in Hong Kong who recently quit smoking. The program combines personalized counseling with an AI chatbot that sends supportive messages for 30 days. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and acceptable, and whether it helps prevent relapse better than standard advice. Only 100 people will take part, so results are preliminary.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: typology-based counseling and AI chatbot
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, scalable way to help young people avoid smoking relapse after quitting.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (100 participants) testing feasibility, not yet proven to work. The intervention is complex and may not be more effective than standard advice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior, Addictive nicotine dependence Smoking Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

RCT SMOKING (TOBACCO) ADDICTION YOUNG ADULT

Contacts and locations

Locations

LKS Faculty of Medicine

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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