Smoking, Pregnancy, & Postpartum Research Study
Join a compensated research study funded by the National Institutes of Health for women who have quit smoking or would like to quit smoking and remain smoke-free postpartum.
Fast Facts
Currently Pregnant or Less Than 6 Months Postpartum
Recently Quit Smoking or Interested in Quitting
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Minneapolis
Study Background
The goal of our study is to determine if progesterone can help women quit smoking or stay smoke-free postpartum.
Quitting smoking is hard, especially amid the stress of postpartum life. Most women who quit smoking during pregnancy relapse within 1 year after delivery. However, we know from previous research that smoking by the mother is harmful for babies and children, even after birth.
In this study, we are testing the effect of progesterone, a naturally occurring hormone that increases during pregnancy and then drops after childbirth. Higher hormone levels seem to help women quit smoking and stay smoke-free. Ultimately we hope to reduce secondhand smoke exposure to women and their families.
Study Background
The goal of our study is to determine if progesterone can help women quit smoking or stay smoke-free postpartum.
Quitting smoking is hard, especially amid the stress of postpartum life. Most women who quit smoking during pregnancy relapse within 1 year after delivery. However, we know from previous research that smoking by the mother is harmful for babies and children, even after birth.
In this study, we are testing the effect of progesterone, a naturally occurring hormone that increases during pregnancy and then drops after childbirth. Higher hormone levels seem to help women quit smoking and stay smoke-free. Ultimately we hope to reduce secondhand smoke exposure to women and their families.
Additional Information
The goal of our study is to help women stay smoke-free and reduce secondhand smoke exposure to women and their families.
You may qualify for the study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-45 years old
- Currently pregnant or within 6 months postpartum
- Current smoker interested in quitting OR former smoker
- Live in Minnesota
While you are in the study, we will communicate with you via phone, email, text messages, and/or US mail. We may use Google Voice to correspond with you. You will also meet with study staff and collect data while at home. The meetings with study staff will occur remotely at our clinic or at your home, based on your preference.
Participation involves:
- 10 visits
- Weekly surveys over the course of 4-5 months
You will be asked to:
- Complete online or in-person visits with our staff
- Answer questions about your health, mood, and smoking behavior
- Complete questionnaires
- Have your samples collected
As a participant, you can receive up to $772 for your time and effort.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
