LATCH: Lactation Advice Thru Texting Can Help

Breastfeeding Support Clinical Trial

Official title:
LATCH: Lactation Advice Thru Texting Can Help

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if a two-way texting platform to be used as an adjunct tool for breastfeeding peer counselors can improve breastfeeding behaviors among women enrolled in the WIC program in Connecticut. The hypothesis of the study is that providing additional information and support through text messaging starting in pregnancy and continuing after the birth of the child will increase exclusive breastfeeding rates during the first six months of life.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Breastfeeding Support

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT02214849
Study type	Interventional
Source	Yale University
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	August 2014
Completion date	February 2016

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See also
	Status	Clinical Trial	Phase
	Not yet recruiting	`NCT05322434` - The Effect Of Online Breastfeeding Counseling Given At The Post-Birth Period On Breastfeeding Behavior	N/A
	Completed	`NCT04478682` - Breastfeeding Support Provided to Mothers Through WhatsApp Messaging Application	N/A