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Prevention study for Childhood Obesity
Official title Maternal Smoking Cessation and Pediatric Obesity Prevention
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03514602
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The objective of this study is to test the effect of smoking cessation in pregnancy or in lactation on preventing rapid infant adiposity gain. Investigators propose a randomized, controlled experiment among smoking pregnant women from 1st prenatal care visit through 6 months of postpartum period.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 39, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Able to read, understand, and speak English.
- Are 18-39 years old
- Are less than 20 weeks of gestation
- Have a singleton pregnancy
- Currently smoking one or more cigarettes per day, based on self-report.
You likely can't join if
- Previous history of major chronic disease or blood clotting disorders such as cancer, thyroid disorders, heart disease, kidney disease
- Depression or have been diagnosed with depression or post-partum depression at any time
- In treatment for Axis 1 disorders that prevent them following smoking cessation interventions
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able to read, understand, and speak English.
- Are 18-39 years old
- Are less than 20 weeks of gestation
- Have a singleton pregnancy
- Currently smoking one or more cigarettes per day, based on self-report.
- Currently smoking biochemically verified by a level of 1 or higher in urine cotinine test (i.e., \>100ng/mL cotinine concentration).
- Willing to try to quit or reduce smoking by behavioral intervention
- Willing to monitor smoking status by breath carbon monoxide and saliva cotinine.
- Willing to provide breath, saliva, and urine samples to test smoking status
- With low household income (meeting federal income eligibility guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) and/or low education level (≤12 years). These disadvantaged...
- Currently living in Erie County or Niagara County; don't plan to move out of these two counties during the current pregnancy.
- Previous history of major chronic disease or blood clotting disorders such as cancer, thyroid disorders, heart disease, kidney disease
- Depression or have been diagnosed with depression or post-partum depression at any time
- In treatment for Axis 1 disorders that prevent them following smoking cessation interventions
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Buffalo, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 39 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Buffalo, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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