Remote Pregnancy & Smoking Research Study
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are conducting a remote study on smoking cessation for women who are pregnant or within two years postpartum.
Fast Facts
Ages 18-45 Currently Pregnant or Within 2 Years Postpartum
Current Smoker Interested in Quitting or Former Cigarette Smoker
Compensation
Provided
Conducted Remotely in
Minneapolis, MN
Study Background
We’re studying whether an FDA-approved medication can help women quit smoking or stay smoke-free after pregnancy.
Quitting smoking is hard, especially amid the stress of postpartum life. Many women who quit during pregnancy start smoking again within the first year after delivery. This study explores whether bupropion, an FDA-approved medication, can help make it easier to quit or remain smoke-free after giving birth.
Although this study is conducted remotely, participants must live in Minnesota. This allows our team to support participants safely and effectively while they complete study activities from home.
Study Background
We’re studying whether an FDA-approved medication can help women quit smoking or stay smoke-free after pregnancy.
Quitting smoking is hard, especially amid the stress of postpartum life. Many women who quit during pregnancy start smoking again within the first year after delivery. This study explores whether bupropion, an FDA-approved medication, can help make it easier to quit or remain smoke-free after giving birth.
Although this study is conducted remotely, participants must live in Minnesota. This allows our team to support participants safely and effectively while they complete study activities from home.
Additional Information
Researchers want to learn whether bupropion can help women quit smoking or remain smoke-free after pregnancy and better understand how quitting impacts health for mothers and their children.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-45
- Currently pregnant or within 2 years postpartum
- Current smoker interested in quitting or former cigarette smoker
- Willing to take the study medication when postpartum
- Live in Minnesota
You’ll complete online or in-person visits with our study team, answer questions about your health, mood, and smoking behaviors, complete questionnaires, provide saliva samples, and take bupropion for 3 months beginning after delivery.
Participants can receive up to $980 for their time and effort.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.