Improving breastfeeding support for Black and Hispanic families

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of adding clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counseling (ci-BPC) to standard lactation care in reducing disparities in breastfeeding intensity and duration among Black and Hispanic/Latine families. It is a randomized control trial conducted at three hospitals in the Chicago area, comparing standard lactation care with the addition of ci-BPC. The study aims to enhance breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and access to support while identifying barriers and facilitators to implementation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 12 and 24 weeks gestation
* English or Spanish speaking
* Planning to parent their infant
* Planning to deliver at SH, HPH or UCM
* No prior exposure to ci-BPC

Exclusion Criteria:

* considering pregnancy termination or adoption
* Prior exposure to ci-BPC

Where it's running

• Swedish Hospital
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• UChicago Medicine Hospital (University of Chicago)
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• Highland Park Hospital
  Highland Park, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• Endeavor Health (NorthShore University HealthSystem)
  Evanston, Illinois, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ann Borders, MD, MS — Endeavor Health (NorthShore University HealthSystem)
• Study coordinator: Lauren Keenan-Devlin, MPH, PhD
• Email: lkeenan-devlin@northshore.org
• Phone: 8475701971

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.