Creating a new program to help pregnant and postpartum individuals reduce tobacco and cannabis use
Official title: Partnering with Pregnant and Postpartum People to Co-Create a Novel Intervention to Reduce Tobacco and Cannabis Use
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10799868 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help pregnant and new parents, especially those who are non-Hispanic Black or part of the LGBTQ+ community, by understanding how feelings of depression affect their ability to quit smoking tobacco and using cannabis, so they can create a supportive program that makes it easier for them to stop.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $390,635 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA057946-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10799868 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant or postpartum individuals who use tobacco and cannabis, particularly those from non-Hispanic Black communities or sexual minorities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use tobacco or cannabis, or who are not pregnant or postpartum, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an intervention that addresses tobacco and cannabis use among pregnant and postpartum individuals, particularly focusing on non-Hispanic Black people and sexual minorities. The project will involve collaboration with community members to understand their experiences and the impact of depressive symptoms on substance use. Through interviews with 35 participants, the research will explore the relationship between these symptoms and the challenges of quitting tobacco and cannabis during and after pregnancy. The goal is to create a tailored intervention that promotes health equity and supports cessation efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies that help pregnant and postpartum individuals reduce their tobacco and cannabis use, improving health outcomes for both them and their infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-driven interventions can effectively address substance use in marginalized populations, suggesting a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De Genna, Natacha — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: De Genna, Natacha
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.