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Clinical Trials/NCT07271953
NCT07271953
Recruiting
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The Effect of Motivational Interviewing and Digital Game-Supported Counseling on Postpartum Relapse in Pregnant Women Who Quit Smoking: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lokman Hekim University1 site in 1 country72 target enrollmentStarted: October 1, 2025Last updated:

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Lokman Hekim University
Enrollment
72
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Point prevalence abstinence

Overview

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effect of motivational interviewing-based, digital game-supported counseling on postpartum smoking relapse among pregnant women who quit smoking spontaneously during pregnancy. Women who smoked at least one cigarette per day before pregnancy and quit smoking during pregnancy will be included. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: in the intervention group, online motivational interviewing sessions will be delivered once each during the third and fourth prenatal follow-ups by the researcher, and a digital game assignment will be provided after each session; the control group will receive routine health counseling delivered during prenatal follow-ups. The primary outcome measure is the rate of smoking relapse at three months postpartum. Secondary outcome measures include the postpartum slip rate, craving to smoke, and motivation to remain abstinent.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Aged ≥18 years
  • Being in the second trimester of pregnancy
  • Smoked at least one cigarette per day before pregnancy and quit smoking during the first trimester of pregnancy
  • Have internet access
  • Own a device capable of playing the digital game (e.g., smart phone, tablet, or computer)
  • Native Turkish speakers

Exclusion Criteria

  • Having a diagnosis of any psychiatric disorder
  • Currently using another pharmacological or behavioral smoking cessation method
  • Having a high-risk pregnancy
  • Withdrawal Criteria:
  • Experience pregnancy termination for any reason
  • Do not participate in any stage of the counseling sessions
  • Are diagnosed with postpartum depression during the postpartum period
  • Resume smoking during pregnancy

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Point prevalence abstinence

Time Frame: At 3 months postpartum

7-day point prevalence abstinence at 3 months postpartum

Continuous abstinence

Time Frame: At 3 months postpartum

Continuous abstinence rate at 3 months postpartum

Secondary Outcomes

  • Motivation for smoking abstinence(At baseline, and at 1, 2, and 3 months postpartum)
  • Level of cigarette craving(At baseline, and at 1, 2, and 3 months postpartum)
  • Prevalence of slips(At 1, 2, and 3 months postpartum)

Investigators

Sponsor
Lokman Hekim University
Sponsor Class
Other Gov
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Nurbanu Odacı

Lecturer / PhD Candidate in Public Health Nursing

Lokman Hekim University

Study Sites (1)

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