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Peer-led Personalized Support Program
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Summary
Aim: To test the effectiveness of a peer-led personalized support program using instant messaging applications and a self- determination theory-based intervention to help young drug abusers quit drugs. Hypothesis to be tested: The investigators hypothesize that compared with those in the control group, the participants in the intervention group will experience greater success in reducing and quitting drugs and will have a better health-related quality of life at 12 months follow-up.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Peer-led Personalized Support Program Using Instant Messaging Applications and a Self-determination Theory-based Intervention to Help Young Drug Abusers Quit Drugs: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2023-06-30
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-05-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Health-risk behaviors
Participants will be asked about the priority they place on engagement in health-related lifestyles, such as quitting drugs, alcohol, smoking or exercising regularly.
Theory of planned behavior, Self-determination theory
The participants will be asked to quit drugs immediately or progressively with the ultimate goal of quitting drugs completely.
Assist them to adhere to their schedule of quitting drugs throughout the study period
The participants will receive instant messaging via WeChat or WhatsApp from peer supporters to assist them to adhere to their schedule of quitting drugs throughout the study period.
Assist them to adhere to their schedule of desirable health-related lifestyles/quitting drugs throughout the study period
The participants will receive instant messaging via WeChat or WhatsApp from peer supporters to assist them to adhere to their schedule of desirable health-related lifestyles/quitting drugs throughout the study period.
(AWARD) model
Participants receive a brief intervention using the Ask, Warn, Advise, Refer and Do-it-Again (AWARD) model
Receive four independent 1-minute videos
The participants will receive four independent 1-minute videos which focus on the health risks associated with abusing drugs and the benefits of quitting drugs.
Locations (1)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong