Peer counseling aims to close breastfeeding gap for minority families
NCT ID NCT05441709
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding trained peer counselors who have breastfed themselves can help Black and Hispanic families breastfeed longer and more exclusively. About 990 pregnant people will be enrolled. The goal is to reduce known disparities in breastfeeding rates.
What this could mean
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Active substance
clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counseling (ci-BPC)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that peer counseling helps more families breastfeed longer, reducing health disparities.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may vary by setting. It relies on self-reported data, which can be inaccurate.
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Endeavor Health (NorthShore University HealthSystem)
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGEvanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
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Highland Park Hospital
RECRUITINGHighland Park, Illinois, 60035, United States
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Swedish Hospital
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60625, United States
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UChicago Medicine Hospital (University of Chicago)
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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