Can a smartphone app and coach boost breastfeeding in india?
NCT ID NCT06797063
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tests a program called BEST4Baby, which uses trained peer counselors and a mobile health app to support new mothers in India with breastfeeding. About 336 pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets the extra support, the other gets usual care. Researchers will check if more babies are exclusively breastfed at 6 months and track infant growth and brain development up to 12 months.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
BEST4Baby (behavioral intervention: peer counseling and mHealth app)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable way to improve breastfeeding rates and infant health in low-resource communities worldwide.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results depend on consistent participation and may not generalize to other settings.
Conditions
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