Support Via Online Social Networks to Promote Safe Infant Care Practices
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Breastfeeding, Infant Death, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Without Mention of Autopsy
In brief
This study aims to improve adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep (SS) recommendations and improve rates of initiation and duration of partial and exclusive breastfeeding (BF); and reduce Black/White disparities in these practices through the use of private Facebook groups providing a) evidence-based education through videos and other multi-media supporting best practices and b) an online community and social network of other pregnant WIC clients and new parents.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05767658
- Run by
- University of Virginia
- People needed
- 3000
- Starts
- 2024-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-01-12
Who can join
Age: any. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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)
You may not qualify if…
- 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 is running
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)
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