Can text messages help pregnant moms quit smoking? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04985903
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether combining text message support for pregnant women who smoke with special training for their doctors can help them quit. About 840 women at Duke and Pitt will receive smoking cessation texts throughout pregnancy. Some doctors will also get extra training on how to counsel patients. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more women quitting, confirmed by a urine test.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SMS text messages and clinician communication training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective, low-cost way to help pregnant women quit smoking, improving health for both mother and baby.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. Results depend on participant engagement and may not generalize to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Durham OB
Durham, North Carolina, 27704, United States
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