Helping low-income pregnant women in Northeast Texas quit smoking
Increasing Access to Smoking Cessation and Smoke Free Home Services for Low-Income Pregnant Women in Northeast Texas
This study is testing a program to help low-income pregnant women in Northeast Texas quit smoking by providing them with counseling, a wellness app, and resources for creating smoke-free homes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 54158 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05051345 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial aims to enhance access to smoking cessation services for low-income pregnant women in Northeast Texas. It focuses on proactive referrals to evidence-based counseling, app-based smoking cessation support, and smoke-free home interventions. Participants will engage in telephone counseling sessions during pregnancy and postpartum, utilize a wellness app for resources, and receive materials to promote smoke-free environments. The overall goal is to support healthier choices for mothers and their infants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are low-income pregnant women residing in Texas who are current smokers or have recently quit smoking.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently pregnant or do not reside in Texas may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly reduce smoking rates among pregnant women, leading to healthier pregnancies and improved infant outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in similar smoking cessation interventions for pregnant women, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * PRE-TEST SURVEY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: Currently pregnant * PRE-TEST SURVEY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: Currently receiving services at one of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) clinics listed in the protocol * PRE-TEST SURVEY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: Self-report being a current smoker, having quit for the pregnancy or allowing smoking in the home * PRE-TEST SURVEY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: Reside in Texas * PRE-TEST SURVEY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: Consent to take surveys * PRE-TEST SURVEY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: English or Spanish speaking * SERVICES OFFERED TO PREGNANT WOMEN: Currently pregnant or within the first 4 months of postpartum period * SERVICES OFFERED TO PREGNANT WOMEN: Self-report that they are currently receiving services at one of the WIC or FQHC clinics listed in the protocol * SERVICES OFFERED TO PREGNANT WOMEN: Self-report being a current smoker, having quit for the pregnancy or allowing smoking in the home * SERVICES OFFERED TO PREGNANT WOMEN: Reside in Texas * SERVICES OFFERED TO PREGNANT WOMEN: Willing to provide address, telephone contact or download app onto their smartphones * SERVICES OFFERED TO PREGNANT WOMEN: English or Spanish speaking * HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF PREGNANT WOMEN: Self-report that he/she currently smokes and lives in the household with the pregnant woman who is receiving services * HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF PREGNANT WOMEN: Reside in Texas * HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF PREGNANT WOMEN: English or Spanish speaking * SERVICES OFFERED TO NON-PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS: Currently receiving services at one of the WIC or FQHC clinics listed in the protocol * SERVICES OFFERED TO NON-PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS: Self-report being a current smoker or allowing smoking in the home * SERVICES OFFERED TO NON-PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS: Reside in Texas * SERVICES OFFERED TO NON-PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS: English or Spanish speaking
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jan Blalock — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Jan Blalock
- Email: jablaloc@mdanderson.org
- Phone: 713-745-1728
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.