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NCT Number: NCT02125370

Experiences of Pregnant Women Who Use NRT in Pregnancy as Part of a Quit Attempt

This study is largely a qualitative study with a small survey component. The aim of the survey would be to gain a quantitative perspective of how women use NRT after this has been prescribed by stop smoking services (SSS). The aim of the qualitative study would be to enhance knowledge of pregnant smoker's views and attitudes about their experiences of using NRT and in particular to understand why pregnant women who start using NRT often discontinue this early or do not use the medication as it is prescribed. This information is important for a number of reasons; firstly it will help health professionals and researchers gain an in depth understanding about how women experience using NRT, which may be used to help devise strategies for encouraging better adherence and which could be used in future clinical trials to gain a clearer understanding as to whether or not NRT is effective in pregnancy.

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Key information

Conditions

Qualitative Nicotine Replacement Therapy Pregnancy

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Quantitative survey;
  • Women who are pregnant
  • Aged 16 or over (no upper age limit)
  • Who have been prescribed NRT (patches/dual therapy) to aid a quit attempt.

Qualitative interview study will include the above plus;

  • Women will have used NRT for over 24 hours
  • Either not be using NRT as prescribed (as deciphered by the survey questions) or have currently quit NRT (and have either stopped smoking or continue to smoke)

Exclusion criteria

  • Survey and qualitative interviews
  • Women who cannot understand the study procedure sufficiently in order to provide consent e.g. due to cognitive difficulties
  • Women who are unable to read or understand the consent procedure and study procedures in English.

Treatment and study plan

Qualitative and survey

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. number of women that use NRT after being prescribed

    Time frame: within 4 weeks of taking part in the study

    All women will be asked whether they have used NRT after being given a prescription, this measurement will be obtained within 4 weeks of the participant consenting to take part in the study.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of women who adhere to NRT

    Time frame: 4 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Nottingham

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Apr 29, 2014
Registry last updated
Dec 4, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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