Improving breastfeeding rates in Latine families through peer counseling
Official title: Breastfeeding Intervention to Prevent Obesity Among Children
Run by University of North Carolina, Greensboro · NCT06921382 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether giving peer counseling and extra support to Latine families can help mothers breastfeed longer and feel more confident about it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Days and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of North Carolina, Greensboro Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Greensboro, North Carolina and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 17, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 8, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06921382 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Latine mothers who are 18 years or older, eligible for WIC, and intend to breastfeed.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not plan to breastfeed or are not eligible for the WIC program may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to enhance exclusive breastfeeding rates among Latine families by providing peer counseling support from individuals who share cultural backgrounds and speak Spanish. The study will compare the outcomes of mothers receiving peer counseling and additional financial support through the WIC program against a control group that does not receive these interventions. Participants will complete weekly surveys about their breastfeeding experiences, incentivized with compensation. The goal is to determine if these interventions lead to longer breastfeeding duration and improved self-efficacy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase breastfeeding rates and support among Latine families.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with peer counseling interventions in breastfeeding support, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Mothers and infants are both participants in the study. By the time study activities start, infants will be around 5 days old. Inclusion Criteria Set 1 (determined at prenatal recruitment): 1. Confirmation of Hispanic origin 2. Receives or eligible for WIC 3. Mother is 18 years or older 4. Singleton pregnancy 5. Mother intends to breastfeed. Inclusion Criteria Set 2 (determined after infants are born): 1. Infant gestational age 37 weeks or more 2. Normal infant birth weight (i.e., \> 5 lbs 8 oz.) 3. Breastfeeding has been initiated 4. No congenital or other health issues (such as cleft palate) identified that require specific accommodations for feeding. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Mothers below 18 years of age. 2. Mothers do not plan to breastfeed. 3. Mothers not eligible to participate in the WIC program due to high household income 4. Non-singleton pregnancy.
Where it's running
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WIC Guilford County
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Cone Health
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jasmine M DeJesus, PhD — UNC Greensboro
- Study coordinator: Jasmine M DeJesus, PhD
- Email: jmdejes2@uncg.edu
- Phone: 336-256-0052
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.