BOOST: Breastfeeding Onset and Onward With Support Tools (NCT03964454) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
BOOST: Breastfeeding Onset and Onward With Support Tools
United States168 participantsStarted 2019-06-19
Plain-language summary
This behavioral intervention trial will test whether a standard care breastfeeding intervention from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program plus monthly financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding will improve breastfeeding duration among low-income mothers compared to a standard (WIC) care control. Investigators hypothesize that the standard care plus monthly contingent financial incentives intervention will promote longer breastfeeding duration, fewer infant health issues, and greater healthcare cost savings than the standard care (control) intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 44 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* mothers must initiate breastfeeding
* mothers must be WIC-enrolled or eligible to enroll in WIC services
* mothers must reside and plan to stay in the study county for 12 months postpartum
* mothers must consent voluntarily
* mothers must understand fifth grade level of English
* mothers must be at least 18 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
* mothers whose babies are medically contraindicated against breastfeeding
* mothers who are hospitalized for severe postpartum medical issues
* mothers who have ongoing illicit drug use issues
* mothers who had a psychiatric hospitalization within the last three months
* mothers who currently have suicidal thoughts or attempts
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 1 Month
Timeframe: 1 month
2
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 3 Months
Timeframe: 3 months
3
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 6 Months
Timeframe: 6 months
4
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 9 Months
Timeframe: 9 months
5
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 12 Months