🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-24
A Behavioral Activation Prenatal and Postpartum Intervention for Depressed Pregnant Smokers (NCT05044546)
Pilot Study to Evaluate a Behavioral Activation Prenatal and Postpartum Intervention for Depressed Pregnant Smokers
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study evaluates a mood management and health and wellness smoking cessation intervention for depressed pregnant smokers during and after birth. This study may help pregnant smokers who are experiencing depression quit smoking and stay smoke-free after their babies are born.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Behavioral Activation Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Discussion (PROCEDURE)
- Health Education (BEHAVIORAL)
- Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
- Tobacco Cessation Counseling (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.