N/A Completed N=60 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

Postpartum Smoking Relapse Prevention by Breastfeeding Promotion

Smoking, Cigarette · Breastfeeding

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04670822 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

May 2025

Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Participants Reporting to Breastfeed — 13; 5 Participants

Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial to prevent postpartum smoking relapse by breastfeeding promotion. The intervention group (N=30) will receive multicomponent breastfeeding intervention from late pregnancy to 6 months postpartum, while the attention placebo control group (N=30) will receive general infant care counseling and support. The key outcome is the rate of postpartum smoking relapse.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Number of Participants Reporting to Breastfeed	13; 5	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Be pregnant or in the first 1 month postpartum
Be 18 years or older
Have quit smoking cigarettes during or before this pregnancy
Be willing to receive infant care and breastfeeding education
Be able to read, listen, and talk in English

Exclusion Criteria

Medical conditions contraindicating breastfeeding such as HIV infection, active tuberculosis, and breast removal
Current heavy drinking (more than 2 drinks a day)
Current use of illicit substances
Being strongly against breastfeeding

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