CompletedNot Applicable

Social Media and Risk Reduction Teaching-Enhanced Reach

United States2,126 participantsStarted 2022-01-20

Plain-language summary

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) through direct education of mothers using Mobile Health (mHealth) technologies (ex. text messaging).

Who can participate

Age range

14 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: * Must be client at a WIC center participating in study. * Must be pregnant and less than 34 weeks gestation * Must speak English or Spanish * Must live in the United States * Must have texting capabilities via mobile phone * Must plan to live in same household as infant after birth. Exclusion Criteria: * A prenatal diagnosis expected to have impact on infant care practices not compatible with study goals, including contraindications to breastfeeding or supine infant sleep positioning. * Meets the definition of a minor according to applicable state law.

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

Infant sleep position in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months

Infant sleep location in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months

Any Soft bedding use in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months

Any Pacifier use in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months

Infant feeding in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04387552

SponsorBoston University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-07

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Who can participate

Age range

14 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.

What they're measuring

Infant sleep position in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months

Infant sleep location in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months

Any Soft bedding use in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months

Any Pacifier use in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months

Infant feeding in the previous two weeks

Timeframe: Between 2 and 6 months