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Community Interventions for Breastfeeding

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Norma B Ojeda, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Mississippi Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Women aged 25 to 35 years who had a full-term, singleton delivery at UMMC Infants and are at least 37 weeks of gestation
Both sexes are eligible
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at 3 months post natal
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Study Summary

This trial is aiming to increase the breastfeeding rate among African American women in Mississippi by creating a supportive environment and raising awareness of its benefits.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for African American women in Mississippi, aged 25-35, who have recently given birth to a full-term baby. It's aimed at those who can breastfeed and want support to continue doing so. Women with complications or babies with health issues that prevent breastfeeding cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests community interventions designed to help new mothers keep breastfeeding longer. These include creating supportive work environments for lactating moms and promoting the use of mother's milk in daycare centers, along with educational efforts.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves social and cultural interventions rather than medical treatments, there are no direct side effects like you'd expect from medication. However, participants may experience increased stress or time demands.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am a woman aged 25-35 who had a full-term, single baby at UMMC after 37 weeks.
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My gender does not affect my eligibility.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at 3 months post enrollment.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 3 months post enrollment. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Outcomes in Infant's development at 12 months
Outcomes in Infant's development at 3 months
Outcomes in Infant's development at 6 months
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group B - InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Women in the intervention arm will receive standard of care, which includes basic training in breastfeeding by lactation educators, and the action items related to the intervention. The intervention will include the following Providing a breast milk pumping machine to the mother, Facilitating training session to improve dietary literacy for lactating mothers, Distribution of educational material describing the benefits of continuing breastfeeding infants up to 12 months of age to family members, employers, day care managers/caregivers.
Group II: Group A - ControlActive Control1 Intervention
The control group will receive standard of care, which include basic training by lactation educators.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Mississippi Medical CenterLead Sponsor
171 Previous Clinical Trials
194,895 Total Patients Enrolled
Norma B Ojeda, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center

Media Library

Interventions with social and cultural components Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05503069 — N/A
Breastfeeding Research Study Groups: Group B - Intervention, Group A - Control
Breastfeeding Clinical Trial 2023: Interventions with social and cultural components Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05503069 — N/A
Interventions with social and cultural components 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05503069 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What criteria are used to select candidates for this research project?

"To be eligible, individuals must have been exclusively breastfeeding and aged between 25-35 years old. An estimated 120 patients will be recruited for this clinical trial."

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Are there any remaining availabilities for participants in this experiment?

"The information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical trial is currently recruiting participants. This study was first announced on September 23rd 2022, with the latest update occurring May 9th 2023."

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To what extent is the clinical trial being adopted by participants?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov data confirms that recruitment is ongoing for this trial which was initially posted on September 23rd 2022 and last updated on May 9th 2023. At present, 120 volunteers need to be recruited at a single site."

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Does this clinical study include participants of 35 years or older?

"This research project requires participants aged between 25 and 35. There are 23 trials open to patients beneath the age of majority, plus 32 clinical studies for seniors exceeding 65 years old."

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~48 spots leftby Mar 2025