Social Transfers for Exclusive Breastfeeding (NCT05665049) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Social Transfers for Exclusive Breastfeeding
Laos300 participantsStarted 2022-08-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to assess the effectiveness of social transfers on exclusive breastfeeding rates in Lao PDR. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Are social transfers effective at increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates at 6-months
2. Are social transfers cost-effective
3. What are the long-term impacts of social transfers for breastfeeding on child development
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: 1) control, no social transfer 2) non-conditional social transfer at 6-months postpartum, and 3) conditional social transfer at six months postpartum; conditional upon the mothers exclusive breastfeeding status.
All participants receive education about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and current international recommendations.
Researchers will compare the intervention groups to the control group to see if social transfers are effective at increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates at six months postpartum.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 42 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria:
* Given birth in the last four weeks
* Exclusively breastfeeding at time of recruitment
* Lives in Vientiane in one of the following districts: Chanthabury, Sikhottabong, Sangthong, or Parkngum and is included in the VITERBI cohort
Exclusion criteria:
* Plans to move permanently outside study area
* Has a medical, intellectual or psychological disability
* Contraindication for breastfeeding
* Preterm births
* Children born with \< 2500 grams
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?
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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
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Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6-Months Postpartum