Improving breastfeeding support for African American mothers through a mobile app
Knowledge and Usage of Lactation using Education and Advice from Support Network (KULEA-NET)
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · BENTEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · NIH-10710040
This study is testing a new mobile app to help African American moms start and keep breastfeeding by offering personalized support and information to overcome common challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BENTEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MANASSAS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10710040 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health application designed to support African American mothers in initiating and maintaining breastfeeding. It addresses the significant barriers these mothers face, including social, cultural, and informational challenges. By leveraging technology and a support network, the app aims to provide tailored education and advice to improve breastfeeding rates and reduce health disparities. The study builds on previous findings that demonstrated the feasibility and user satisfaction of similar interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American mothers who are pregnant or have recently given birth and are interested in breastfeeding.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or who are not interested in breastfeeding may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased breastfeeding rates among African American mothers, improving health outcomes for both mothers and infants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in using mobile health interventions to support breastfeeding, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
MANASSAS, UNITED STATES
- BENTEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. — MANASSAS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MA, TONY XUYEN — BENTEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- Study coordinator: MA, TONY XUYEN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Morbidity - disease rate