Breastfeeding Education for Exclusive Breastfeeding

(iLATCH Trial)

EH
Overseen ByElaine Hart, M.D.
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Loma Linda University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum in the Inland Empire by addressing inadequate antenatal breastfeeding education for patients.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

Multiparous mothers who did not breastfeed previous children or breastfed previous children for less than 6 months
Nulliparous mothers

Exclusion Criteria

I am a mother living with HIV.
I have had breast reduction surgery.
My infant has a major birth defect that affects growth or feeding.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Prenatal Education

Participants receive supplemental breastfeeding education during three scheduled prenatal visits

Throughout pregnancy
3 visits (in-person)

Postpartum Follow-up

Participants complete a survey to evaluate breastfeeding exclusivity and maternal satisfaction

6 weeks postpartum
1 survey (virtual)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Breastfeeding Education

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Breastfeeding EducationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: PlaceboActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Loma Linda University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
322
Recruited
267,000+