Prevention of Postpartum Smoking Relapse and Related Health Consequences by Breastfeeding Promotion

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Smoking ( Cigarette), Breastfeeding

In brief

The objective of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the efficacy of a new intervention to prevent postpartum smoking relapse and related health consequences through breastfeeding promotion. After the pre-test, ex-smokers who are still abstinent from smoking will be randomized into either the breastfeeding intervention or the attention placebo control group. The outcomes are postpartum smoking relapse, breastfeeding practices, and maternal and child health.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07661550

Run by

State University of New York at Buffalo

People needed

280

Starts

2026-01-01

Expected to finish

2031-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Be pregnant
• Be 18 years or older
• Have quit smoking cigarettes during this pregnancy
• Be willing to receive infant care and breastfeeding education
• Be able to read, listen, and talk in English

You may not qualify if…

• Medical conditions contraindicating breastfeeding, such as HIV infection, active tuberculosis, and breast removal
• Current heavy drinking (≥4 standard drinks on any day or ≥8 standard drinks per week)

Where it is running

• Division of Behavioral Medicine Department of Pediatrics Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences State University of New York at Buffalo — Buffalo, New York, United States (enrolling)

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