Promoting Breastfeeding to Prevent Postpartum Smoking Relapse
Official title: Prevention of Postpartum Smoking Relapse and Related Health Consequences by Breastfeeding Promotion
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-11400074 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A trial tests whether encouraging new mothers to breastfeed helps prevent them from starting to smoke again after giving birth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | August 25, 2025 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $683,545 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD117113-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400074 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Mothers who smoked before or during pregnancy and are breastfeeding or considering breastfeeding, within the study’s recruitment area.
✕Less likely to help
Mothers who do not breastfeed or are not able to participate in the program may not benefit.
What this research studies
Many women quit smoking during pregnancy, but lots relapse after delivery. This study tests if boosting breastfeeding support can reduce relapse rates in the first year after birth. Pregnant-to-postpartum participants will be randomized to receive a breastfeeding-promotion program and standard care, with outcomes on smoking status and child health. The goal is to find a practical way to cut postpartum smoking and improve infant well‑being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, mothers may stay smoke-free after birth, improving their health and their babies’ health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows breastfeeding and smoking behaviors may be linked, but causal impact requires confirmation; this trial adds new evidence.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wen, Xiaozhong — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Wen, Xiaozhong
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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.