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A $75 nudge: can social transfers boost exclusive breastfeeding?

NCT ID NCT05665049

Prevention Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving new mothers a social transfer—either cash or in-kind support like diapers—can increase the number of babies exclusively breastfed for the first six months. About 300 mothers in Laos will be randomly assigned to receive no transfer, an unconditional transfer, or a transfer conditional on exclusive breastfeeding. All participants receive education on breastfeeding benefits. The study will compare breastfeeding rates at six months and also look at cost-effectiveness and child development.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Social transfers (cash or in-kind support, e.g., diapers or other goods) valued at about $75, given to mothers to support exclusive breastfeeding.
What this could lead to
If effective, this could point to a low-cost, scalable way to boost exclusive breastfeeding rates and improve infant health in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The support is a one-time transfer, and its long-term impact on child development is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

300 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 42 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Given birth in the last four weeks * Exclusively breastfeeding at time of recruitment * Lives in Vientiane in one of the following districts: Chanthabury, Sikhottabong, Sangthong, or Parkngum and is included in the VITERBI cohort Exclusion criteria: * Plans to move permanently outside study area * Has a medical, intellectual or psychological disability * Contraindication for breastfeeding * Preterm births * Children born with \< 2500 grams

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Conditions

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Breast Feeding

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Breast feeding, exclusive Breastfeeding Development, child Development, infant

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute (Lao TPHI)

    Vientiane, Laos

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