Lynagh 2012.
Trial name or title | ENtiCe Project ‐ Encouragement for Nicotine Cessation in pregnant smokers |
Methods | 3‐armed randomised trial (smaller incentives, larger incentives, control (no incentive)); non‐concealed allocation, randomising by day and antenatal session. No blinding |
Participants | 90 pregnant women who smoke, aged 16+, < 31 weeks gestation |
Interventions | 1; Small (AUD 20) incentives; 2. Large (AUD 40) incentives; 3. (Control) usual care. Incentive starts at AUD 20/AUD 40, and increases by AUD 20/AUD 40 for every consecutive abstinent check. Up to AUD 720/AUD 1440 available if quit throughout programme |
Outcomes | Primary: Consenting to participate; acceptance of cash incentives; 7‐day PPA, self‐reported and cotinine‐verified, over 8 routine a/n sessions (10 weeks) Secondary: abstinence confirmed by cotinine content of hair. |
Starting date | Registered April 2012 |
Contact information | Dr Marita Lynagh (marita.lynagh@newcastle.edu.au) |
Notes | Pregnancy trial ACTRN12612000399897 |