Personalized breastfeeding support for new mothers in Hong Kong
Ecological Momentary Breastfeeding Intervention to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing a new way to give personalized breastfeeding support to new mothers in Hong Kong who are stuck at home to see if it helps them breastfeed better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 518 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Hong Kong and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06058871 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to provide real-time, personalized support to new mothers in Hong Kong during their postpartum period, particularly focusing on those who are housebound due to cultural practices. The study utilizes an ecological momentary intervention (EMI) approach, delivering regular messages and nurse-led chat support to address common breastfeeding challenges. By assessing the effectiveness of this approach, the study seeks to improve exclusive breastfeeding outcomes and inform clinical practices for breastfeeding mothers. The intervention is designed to overcome barriers to accessing traditional support during a critical time for maternal and infant health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are primiparous mothers in Hong Kong who have had a singleton full-term pregnancy and are Cantonese speakers.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with serious medical complications, premature infants, or those whose infants require intensive care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve exclusive breastfeeding rates among new mothers, enhancing both maternal and infant health.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing similar real-time support interventions have shown promise in improving breastfeeding outcomes, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * be primiparous mothers * have had a singleton pregnancy and live birth * have birthed a full-term infant (37-42 weeks gestation) * speak Cantonese * be a Hong Kong resident * have no serious medical or obstetrical complications and have not had their infant admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Exclusion Criteria: * is \< 37 weeks gestation * has an Apgar score \< 8 at five minutes * has a birthweight \< 2500 grams * is born with any severe medical conditions or congenital malformations * is placed in the special care nursery for more than 48 hours after delivery * is placed in the intensive care nursery after delivery
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong and 1 other locations
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Queen Mary Hospital — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kris YW Dr Lok, PhD — School of Nursing, HKU
- Study coordinator: Kris YW Dr Lok, PhD
- Email: krislok@hku.hk
- Phone: +852 3917 6690
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.