Texting to Promote Breastfeeding (TOPS) (NCT06375655) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Texting to Promote Breastfeeding (TOPS)
United States83 participantsStarted 2024-07-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to see if a program of text messages that support and promote breastfeeding for expecting and delivered African-American/Black women (called TEAM2BF), as compared to a national maternal health texting program (called Bright By Text), can result in more women being able to breastfeed their infant. Because breastfeeding is healthy for mothers and babies, and because fewer African-American/Black women decide to breastfeed and continue breastfeeding than many other racial and ethnic groups, researchers like us are trying to figure out ways to be supportive to African-American/Black mothers who might be interested in breastfeeding. The investigators will enroll up to 80 mothers and their infants at UHCMC.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Expectant women initiating obstetrical care \<34 weeks or at any prenatal visit up to 34 weeks gestation
* Daily access to a mobile phone with text message capabilities,
* Self-identify as African-American/Black,
* English speaking, and
* Infant feeding plan of "might or will breastfeed"
* Receive care at Ahuja Midtown or MAC1200
Exclusion Criteria:
* Committed to feeding formula only to their infant
* No mobile phone with text capability
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 Who do Not Opt Out of Receipt of Text Messages
Timeframe: Up to 6 months postpartum
2
Number of Participants Who Said Texts Were Helpful as Measured by Questionnaire
Timeframe: Up to 6 months postpartum
3
Number of Participants Who Would Refer a Friend/Family to the Texting Program