Nutrition and breastfeeding: following moms and babies in Arkansas
Official title: Longitudinal Prospective Study of Maternal and Child Nutrition in Arkansas - The Thrive Study
Run by Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute · NCT07477106 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will test how mothers’ diets and social factors like food access relate to breastfeeding outcomes and baby health, following participants from late pregnancy through the first year after birth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 125 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Little Rock, Arkansas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 7, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2029 |
| Study ends | June 2029 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07477106 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals at least 30 weeks pregnant who can participate through the first year after birth.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who do not benefit may be those who cannot complete follow-up visits or do not experience changes related to diet or feeding plans.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study tracks maternal and infant nutrition and health over time, focusing on how diet and social factors may influence breastfeeding and child health. Participants are enrolled late in pregnancy and complete about 12 remote visits across the first year postpartum. Data are collected through interviews, surveys, and access to medical records, using flexible communication methods. The study aims to identify patterns that could inform supports for healthy breastfeeding and nutrition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform programs that improve nutrition and breastfeeding support for families.
How similar studies have gone: Similar observational studies have explored nutrition and breastfeeding, providing useful insights but with variability in methods and populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 30 weeks pregnant * Ability to engage in study procedures throughout the first 12 months postpartum Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Arkansas Children's Research Institute
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Recruiting
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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.