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An Internet-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed Skills Training for Promoting Smoking Cessation and Improving Psychological Distress of Adult Smokers.

An Internet-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed Skills Training for Promoting Smoking Cessation and Improving Psychological Distress of Adult Smokers.

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18-64 years
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Overview

  1. To determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an internet-based DBT-ST for promoting smoking abstinence/reduction and improving psychological distress/emotional regulation in adult smokers
  2. To explore the participants' experiences and perceptions (e.g., perceived benefits/weaknesses) towards the proposed intervention

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Hong Kong Chinese aged 18-64 years
  • Had smoked at least one cigarette per day over the previous three months
  • Indicate psychological distress as measured by the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21
  • Have an intention to stop smoking
  • Have an electronic device and are willing to receive interventions via the internet

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Experiencing psychotic disorders/cognitive impairment/communication problems
  • Participating in other smoking cessation programs or related psychosocial interventions

Study details
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NCT06575673

Chinese University of Hong Kong

15 October 2025

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