Promoting breastfeeding to prevent postpartum smoking relapse

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this randomized trial, pregnant women who quit smoking will be assigned to either a breastfeeding promotion program or a general infant-care education program. The intervention includes breastfeeding education, lactation counseling, social support, and contingent monetary incentives, with optional early formula feeding for at‑risk infants. All participants continue standard postpartum resources, and outcomes include postpartum smoking relapse, breastfeeding practices, and mother‑child health. The study also explores mechanisms like stress reduction, mother‑infant bonding, and maternal weight retention. The goal is to see if supporting breastfeeding can reduce relapse and improve health for both mother and baby.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Be pregnant
* Be 18 years or older
* Have quit smoking cigarettes during this pregnancy
* Be willing to receive infant care and breastfeeding education
* Be able to read, listen, and talk in English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Medical conditions contraindicating breastfeeding, such as HIV infection, active tuberculosis, and breast removal
* Current heavy drinking (≥4 standard drinks on any day or ≥8 standard drinks per week)

Where it's running

• Division of Behavioral Medicine Department of Pediatrics Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences State University of New York at Buffalo
  Buffalo, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Xiaozhong Wen — State University of New York at Buffalo
• Study coordinator: Xiaozhong Wen
• Email: xiaozhon@buffalo.edu
• Phone: 716-829-6811

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.