Using online social networks to promote safe infant care practices

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 aims to enhance adherence to safe sleep recommendations and improve breastfeeding rates among pregnant women and new parents through private Facebook groups. Participants will receive evidence-based education via multimedia resources and engage with a supportive online community of peers. The focus is on reducing disparities in safe infant care practices, particularly among Black and White populations. The intervention targets pregnant women enrolled in WIC or those without health insurance, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and support.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Currently enrolled in WIC, or it not, then have either Medicaid or no health insurance
* Must be English speaking
* Must be pregnant and less than 30 weeks gestation
* Must live in the United States
* Must have regular access to Facebook and short message service (SMS) texting (mobile phone)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not planning to live in same home as infant after birth.
* Prenatal diagnosis expected to impact on infant care practices in a manner not compatible with study goals, including contraindications to feeding any breastmilk or supine infant sleep positioning.
* Known or reported mental health or other issues that would preclude custody of the infant or being able to participate in the informed consent process.
* Meets the definition of a minor according to applicable state law.
* Participants who consent to participation in the study, must complete the Agile Onboarding process before they reach 30+0 weeks gestation.
* Currently or previously received a TodaysBaby educational program (randomized to a TodaysBaby program through either the SMARTER, or SUPERSONIC study), either in their current or a previous pregnancy.

Where it's running

• Boston University Medical Campus
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Rachel Y Moon, MD — University of Virginia School of Medicine
• Study coordinator: Katherine Boguszewski, MA
• Email: Keb5un@uvahealth.org
• Phone: 434-243-9663

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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.