RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05918601

Peer-led Personalized Support Program

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

Sponsor

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Jun 30, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Drug Abuse Health-risk Behaviours

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.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria7

be aged 35 or below
be able to communicate in Cantonese
have an history of drug abuse within the past 12 months (including all types of drugs such as narcotics analgesics, hallucinogens, depressants, stimulants, tranquillizers and other recreational drugs)
be aged 18 - 35
be able to communicate in Cantonese
have a medical background
complete the training courses and pass the evaluation of peer supporter qualification

Exclusion Criteria2

psychologically or physically unable to communicate
psychologically or physically unable to communicate

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Interventions

OTHERHealth-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.

OTHERTheory 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.

OTHERAssist 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.

OTHERAssist 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.

OTHER(AWARD) model

Participants receive a brief intervention using the Ask, Warn, Advise, Refer and Do-it-Again (AWARD) model

OTHERReceive 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.