Video games and talk therapy aim to keep new moms off cigarettes

NCT ID NCT07271953

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining motivational interviewing with digital game assignments can prevent pregnant women who quit smoking from relapsing after giving birth. Seventy-two women in their second trimester who stopped smoking early in pregnancy will receive either the special counseling plus games or standard prenatal advice. Researchers will check if they stay smoke-free three months after delivery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: motivational interviewing and digital game-supported counseling
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a practical, low-cost way to help new mothers avoid returning to smoking after giving birth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest and not last long-term.

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POSTPARTUM PERIOD SMOKING RELAPSE BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lokman Hekim Universty
RECRUITING

Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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