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