Babywearing study aimed to boost black maternal health, but was pulled
NCT ID NCT06148831
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study planned to give soft infant carriers to Black pregnant parents through a home visiting program, to see if babywearing could help prevent postpartum depression and increase breastfeeding. The researchers believed that babywearing, a practice common in many cultures, could improve parent-infant bonding and mental health. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Infant carrier (soft baby carrier)
- What this could lead to
- If this had worked, it could have pointed toward a simple, low-cost way to support breastfeeding and reduce postpartum depression in Black communities.
- What could go wrong
- This trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available. The approach is based on a small earlier study, and it is unclear if it would have worked in a larger, more diverse group.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Current participant of one of the participating agencies * 18 years of age or over * Currently pregnant * Singleton pregnancy * Fluent in one of the study languages * Consistent access to a smartphone with internet access * Working email account * Physical and mental capability to use an infant carrier, follow study plan, and document participation Exclusion Criteria: * Not a current participant of a partner agency * Under 18 years of age * More than a singleton birth * Inconsistent access to smartphone or internet access * No working email * Cannot use an infant carrier
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nurturely
Eugene, Oregon, 97401, United States
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