Assessing social transfers to improve exclusive breastfeeding in Brazil
Social Transfers for Exclusive Breastfeeding in São Paulo, Brazil
This study is testing if giving new mothers in São Paulo, Brazil, financial support can help them breastfeed exclusively for longer and improve their children's health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (São Paulo, Butantã and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06157697 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of social transfers on exclusive breastfeeding rates among new mothers in São Paulo, Brazil. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group with no social transfer, a group receiving a non-conditional social transfer at six months postpartum, and a group receiving a conditional social transfer based on their exclusive breastfeeding status. All participants will receive education on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and current international recommendations. The study aims to determine the impact of these interventions on breastfeeding duration and child health and development.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are new mothers who have given birth within the last 72 hours, are exclusively breastfeeding, and reside in the Butantã Jaguaré area of São Paulo.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with medical conditions contraindicating breastfeeding, preterm infants, or those planning to move permanently outside the study area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly increase exclusive breastfeeding rates and improve child health outcomes in the targeted population.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with social transfer interventions aimed at improving breastfeeding rates, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Gave birth in the last 72 hours * Exclusively breastfeeding at time of recruitment and intend to continue to exclusively breastfeed * Part of or eligible Bolsa Familia or on the Bolsa Familia list (CAD Unico) * Lives in São Paulo * No illnesses that contraindicates breastfeeding * Had a healthy singleton infant of 37 weeks or more gestation with a birth weight of at least 2500 grams * Agrees to participate and sign an informed consent; if under age (12-17 years), a legal representative will also have to agree to sign the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Plans to move permanently outside study area * Has a medical, intellectual or psychological disability * Contraindication for breastfeeding * Preterm births * Children born with \< 2500 grams
Where this trial is running
São Paulo, Butantã and 1 other locations
- University of Sao Paulo — São Paulo, Butantã, Brazil (Recruiting)
- Federal University of São Paulo — São Paulo, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jordyn Wallenborn — Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
- Study coordinator: Jordyn Wallenborn
- Email: jordyn.wallenborn@swisstph.ch
- Phone: +41 76 525 01 83
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.