Actively Recruiting
Support Via Online Social Networks to Promote Safe Infant Care Practices
Led by University of Virginia · Updated on 2026-01-12
3000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
121 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Virginia
Lead Sponsor
B
Boston University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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); and reduce Black/White disparities in these practices through the use of private Facebook groups providing a) evidence-based education through videos and other multi-media supporting best practices and b) an online community and social network of other pregnant WIC clients and new parents.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Support Via Online Social Networks to Promote Safe Infant Care Practices
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Currently enrolled in WIC, or if not, then have either Medicaid or no health insurance
- Must be English speaking
- Must be pregnant and less than 30 weeks gestation
- Must live in the United States
- Must have regular access to Facebook and short message service (SMS) texting (mobile phone)
You will not qualify if you...
- Not planning to live in same home as infant after birth
- Prenatal diagnosis expected to impact infant care practices incompatible with study goals, including contraindications to breastfeeding or supine infant sleep positioning
- Known or reported mental health or other issues preventing infant custody or informed consent participation
- Meets the definition of a minor under applicable state law
- Must complete Agile Onboarding process before 30+0 weeks gestation
- Previously or currently received a TodaysBaby educational program in current or previous pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Katherine Boguszewski, MA
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
4
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