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Behavioral Activation for Depression in Pregnant Smokers

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Jan Blalock
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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≥ 18 years of age
≥ 18 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 6 months postpartum
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Study Summary

This trial may help pregnant smokers who are depressed quit smoking and stay smoke-free after their babies are born.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for pregnant smokers aged 18 or older who are experiencing depression, as indicated by a score of ≥10 on the PHQ-9. They must be between 32 to 36 weeks gestational age or within 4 months post-partum, able to speak and read English, and have access to a telephone. Excluded are those with severe mental health conditions like bipolar disorder or psychotic disorders, current psychotherapy participants, users of psychotropic medication, and anyone deemed unsuitable by the investigator.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a smoking cessation intervention that includes mood management through Behavioral Activation Therapy along with health education for depressed pregnant smokers. It aims to help them quit smoking during pregnancy and maintain their smoke-free status after childbirth.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves discussion-based therapy and educational interventions rather than medications, traditional side effects associated with drugs are not expected. However, discussing sensitive topics may cause emotional discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have smoked at least once in the past 30 days.
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I am either up to 36 weeks pregnant or within 4 months after giving birth.
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I have a Masters in psychology, social work, or counseling and am trained in psychotherapy.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 6 months postpartum
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months postpartum for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Focus group

Trial Design

5Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Aim 4 Group IV (HW)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Participants participate in 8-14 smoking cessation counseling over 15 minutes and health and wellness education counseling sessions over 45 minutes every 2-3 weeks till the end of the pregnancy. Following birth, participants also participate in 4 additional sessions within the first 6 weeks, then that last 4 evenly distributed across 10 weeks.
Group II: Aim 4 Group III (BA)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Participants participate in 8-14 smoking cessation counseling over 15 minutes and BA counseling sessions over 45 minutes every 2-3 weeks till the end of the pregnancy. Following birth, participants also participate in 4 additional sessions within the first 6 weeks, then that last 4 evenly distributed across 10 weeks.
Group III: Aim 3 Group II (HW)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants participate in smoking cessation counseling over 15 minutes and health and wellness education counseling sessions over 45 minutes once a week for 10 weeks to pilot test delivery via smartphone videoconferencing and to conduct process evaluation of technical issues in use of smartphones.
Group IV: Aim 3 Group I (BA)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants participate in smoking cessation counseling over 15 minutes and BA counseling sessions over 45 minutes once a week for 10 weeks to pilot test delivery via smartphone videoconferencing and to conduct process evaluation of technical issues in use of smartphones.
Group V: Aim 1 and secondary aim 2 (focus group)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants participate in focus group over 60-90 minutes. Participants who completed and dropped out of postpartum treatment also participate in a focus group.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Discussion
2021
N/A
~130
Health Education
2014
Completed Phase 3
~4000
Behavioral Activation Therapy
2018
Completed Phase 4
~700

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
2,958 Previous Clinical Trials
1,798,350 Total Patients Enrolled
11 Trials studying Depression
701,270 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Jan BlalockPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
54,158 Total Patients Enrolled
Jan Blalock, MDPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Media Library

Behavioral Activation Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05044546 — N/A
Depression Research Study Groups: Aim 3 Group II (HW), Aim 4 Group IV (HW), Aim 4 Group III (BA), Aim 1 and secondary aim 2 (focus group), Aim 3 Group I (BA)
Depression Clinical Trial 2023: Behavioral Activation Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05044546 — N/A
Behavioral Activation Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05044546 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is recruitment currently open for this investigation?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov provides evidence that this research initiative, first announced on October 19th 2021, is looking for participants to join the project. The study requires 99 people from a single clinical trial site."

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What is the current cohort size of this therapeutic experiment?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the recruitment for this research project has begun since October 19th 2021 and was updated lastly on August 18th 2022. A total of 99 individuals are sought from a single trial site."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
What site did they apply to?
M D Anderson Cancer Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Because I want to fix what is wrong with me. I’ve tried different prescriptions and they don’t help.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
I am applying for this trial to get help with my condition.
PatientReceived no prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Phone Call
Most responsive sites:
  1. M D Anderson Cancer Center: < 48 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
~0 spots leftby Mar 2024