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Could free diapers and toys boost breastfeeding rates?

NCT ID NCT06157697

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

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether offering mothers in São Paulo gift packages—like diapers, hygiene products, or toys—at six months after birth can increase the number of babies who are exclusively breastfed. About 300 mothers who recently gave birth will be randomly assigned to receive no gift, an unconditional gift, or a gift only if they are still exclusively breastfeeding. All mothers get education on breastfeeding benefits, and researchers will compare the groups to see if the gifts make a difference in breastfeeding rates and child health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Social transfers (gift packages of diapers, hygiene products, toys, or transport vouchers) offered to mothers at 6 months postpartum
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, scalable way to boost exclusive breastfeeding rates and improve child health in low-income settings.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and relies on self-reported breastfeeding, which may not reflect real-world impact. The gifts may not be enough to change behavior.

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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

Mar 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Gave birth in the last 72 hours * Exclusively breastfeeding at time of recruitment and intend to continue to exclusively breastfeed * Part of or eligible Bolsa Familia or on the Bolsa Familia list (CAD Unico) * Lives in São Paulo * No illnesses that contraindicates breastfeeding * Had a healthy singleton infant of 37 weeks or more gestation with a birth weight of at least 2500 grams * Agrees to participate and sign an informed consent; if under age (12-17 years), a legal representative will also have to agree to sign the informed consent 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

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast feeding, exclusive Breastfeeding Development, child Development, infant

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Federal University of São Paulo

    São Paulo, 04021-001, Brazil

  • University of Sao Paulo

    São Paulo, Butantã, 05508-220, Brazil

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