Effectiveness of a WhatsApp-based program for nicotine and tobacco cessation among young people

Efficacy of a WhatsApp-based intervention program for nicotine and tobacco cessation among young people: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN16197153

Enrollment

870

Registered

2025-12-09

Start date

2026-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-05

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Conditions

Nicotine and tobacco use Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Participants will be assessed at the beginning of the study and at follow-ups after 3 and 6 months. The researchers will use simple randomization (1:1 ratio) using computer generated random numbers. F

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

16 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 16-30 years 2. Possession of a mobile phone 3. At least weekly use of tobacco or nicotine products in the previous month

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet the inclusion criteria

Countries

Switzerland

Contacts

Public ContactSeverin Haug

severin.haug@isgf.uzh.ch+41 (0)444481174

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 30, 2026