Friendly home visits may boost breastfeeding success for new moms

NCT ID NCT04621266

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether online home-based peer support helps first-time mothers with low breastfeeding confidence breastfeed longer and more exclusively. Over 400 mothers in Hong Kong received either standard care or up to three home visits from trained peer counselors. Researchers tracked breastfeeding rates at 1, 2, 4, and 6 months after birth, along with maternal confidence and depression symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Online home-based peer support (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could help new mothers breastfeed longer and more exclusively, improving infant nutrition and maternal well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all mothers or settings. The program relies on peer counselors, so effectiveness can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREASTFEEDING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Queen Mary Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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