Status:

COMPLETED

Preventing Postpartum Relapse to Smoking Using Yoga and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Randomized Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Conditions:

Smoking Cessation

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop strategies to maintain smoking abstinence initiated in pregnancy and prevent relapse in the postpartum period.

Detailed Description

Many women quit smoking during pregnancy, but postpartum relapse rates are high, approximately, 50-80% (Van't Hof, et al). The majority of women who quit smoking during pregnancy resume smoking within...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Must have the ability to read, write, and understand English.
  • Must have quit smoking during their current pregnancy.
  • Must possess the desire to remain smoke-free after delivery.
  • Obtain permission from obstetrician to participate in yoga.
  • Must be reachable by telephone.
  • If subject becomes pregnant again while in the study, she can still participate with written permission from her primary care physician.

Exclusion

  • Untreated hypertension.
  • A history of: glaucoma, major depression, alcohol abuse or substance disorder, anorexia nervosa, or head trauma.
  • Recent abdominal surgery (such as caesarean section).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00360581

Start Date

April 1 2006

End Date

January 1 2008

Last Update

February 11 2008

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University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15261