Understanding breastfeeding and infant feeding choices for parents with HIV.

PS24-040 UPLIFT Study (Understanding Parental Lactation and Infant Feeding decisions Tailored to people with HIV.\")

['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11030948

This study is looking at how parents with HIV in the U.S. decide on breastfeeding and feeding their babies, aiming to understand their choices and get better support from healthcare providers to keep both parents and infants healthy.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_U01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11030948 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the changing recommendations for breastfeeding and infant feeding among parents with HIV in the United States. It aims to gather data on the decision-making processes, practices, and outcomes related to breastfeeding for these parents. By collecting insights from both parents and healthcare providers, the study seeks to identify factors that influence feeding choices and improve counseling practices. The goal is to support informed decision-making while minimizing the risk of HIV transmission to infants.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents with HIV who are considering breastfeeding or infant feeding options.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or are not involved in infant feeding decisions may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide valuable insights that enhance the support and counseling for parents with HIV regarding infant feeding options.

How similar studies have performed: While there has been a shift in guidelines, this research is addressing a relatively novel area with limited prior studies specifically focused on parents with HIV.

Where this research is happening

Aurora, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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