Support for breastfeeding through digital and physical means
Early Digi-physical Support During Breastfeeding Initiation Linked to Continued Support at the Breastfeeding Clinic
This study is testing a new way to support breastfeeding by combining online help from lactation consultants with home visits from nurses to see if it helps new parents breastfeed exclusively and feel better emotionally.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 320 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Region Stockholm Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Trial ID | NCT06044636 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial aims to develop and evaluate a digi-physical intervention designed to enhance lactation counseling and breastfeeding support within primary healthcare. The intervention includes digital support from lactation consultants and extended home visits from pediatric nurses, targeting parents during pregnancy and the first year of their child's life. The study will compare the rates of exclusive breastfeeding and the prevalence of depressive symptoms between the intervention and control groups, with a focus on strengthening parents' self-efficacy in breastfeeding.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant individuals or their partners in pregnancy week 20-32 residing in the Stockholm Region.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak Swedish or reside outside the Stockholm Region may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase exclusive breastfeeding rates and reduce postpartum depression symptoms among new parents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar digi-physical approaches to breastfeeding support, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being pregnant or partner of a person who is pregnant in pregnancy week 20-32 * All parents with language skills enabling them to fill out questionnaires, participate in interviews and read information. * Being resident in Stockholm Region Exclusion Criteria: * Parents without adequate Swedish language skills * Parents resident outside the Stockholm Region
Where this trial is running
Stockholm
- Region Stockholm/Karolinska Institutet — Stockholm, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marina Taloyan, Associate Prof. — Region Stockholm
- Study coordinator: Marina Taloyan, Associate Prof.
- Email: marina.taloyan@regionstockholm.se
- Phone: 0046737464551
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.