Healing past hurts to kick the habit: new study targets smoking in pregnancy

NCT ID NCT07129590

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a trauma-informed approach can improve smoking cessation support for pregnant women, especially those from racial and ethnic minority groups. Researchers will interview clinicians and pregnant women to understand their needs and experiences. The goal is to design a better smoking cessation program that addresses past trauma. The study is small and exploratory, aiming to gather ideas rather than test a treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Trauma-informed smoking cessation counseling
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective, compassionate approach to help pregnant women with trauma histories quit smoking.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (20 participants) focused on gathering opinions, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to a proven intervention.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute stress disorder Cigarette Smoking Psychological Trauma Smoking Cessation Smoking Reduction Tobacco Smoking Tobacco Use Cessation

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    San Francisco, California, 94115, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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