Clinical Trial

Xylitol Gum for Promoting Smoking Cessation

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Record status
This record was last updated November 21, 2025 (before its estimated February 28, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if 4-week xylitol gum intervention works to promote smoking cessation in daily smokers. It will also learn about the feasibility and acceptability of using xylitol gum. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1)Does xylitol gum help to reduce cigarette consumption and promote smoking cessation? Researchers will compare 4-week xylitol gum intervention to the brief advice to see if xylitol gum works to promote smoking cessation. Participants in the intervention group will receive a 3-month behavioral intervention comprising a 4-week xylitol gum aligned with 12 weeks of instant reminder message support.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07240545
Lead Sponsor The University of Hong Kong
Conditions Smoking Cessation, Health Promotion
Enrollment 134 participants
Start Date 2025-11-24
Primary Completion 2026-02-28 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-11-21