PICTURe Intervention Research Study: Partnering to Intervene for Cannabis and Tobacco Use Reduction

STUDY BASICS

Are you less than 26 weeks pregnant? Are you looking for ways to reduce or quit your tobacco and cannabis smoking? You may be eligible to participate in a paid research study that involves meeting with a coach during pregnancy and postpartum. The purpose of the PICTURe Study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a smoking cessation program for pregnant individuals.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of the PICTURe Study is to understand the efficacy of a smoking cessation program with pregnant mothers/birthing individuals who currently or previously smoked both tobacco and marijuana.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• 18 years of age or older
• less than 26 weeks pregnant

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participants will complete four study visits at the following times:

• one between 8-26 weeks of pregnancy
• one between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy
• one at 1 month post-delivery
• one at 3 months post-delivery

Each study visit takes between 30 to 60 minutes and may involve:

• Questionnaires and interviews about smoking behaviors, general health, stress, and mood
• Providing a urine sample, which will be tested for recent exposure to nicotine and marijuana

You will also meet with a study coach up to 6 times throughout the course of your pregnancy. These meetings will last about 20-30 minutes and will take place remotely through HIPAA-compliant Zoom or by phone.