New study tests buddy system to boost breastfeeding in struggling moms
NCT ID NCT07499466
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a program where trained volunteer mothers provide breastfeeding support to new mothers who are facing severe poverty, housing problems, or other major challenges. The goal is to see if this kind of peer support is acceptable and practical for these families. About 50 mothers will take part, and researchers will track how many complete the program and interview participants to learn what helps or hinders breastfeeding support.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of mothers experiencing severe socioeconomic deprivation with an infant hospitalized in the maternity or neonatal unit at the Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant (HFME), France. Eligible participants are adult mothers (≥18 years) who intend to breastfeed, have sufficient proficiency in French or a language spoken by available peer supporters, and provide oral agreement to participate. Mothers will be identified and recruited during their hospital stay. Approximately 20 eligible mothers are seen monthly in the unit. Based on eligibility criteria, expected refusal rates, and peer supporter availability (maximum two concurrent supports per peer), an estimated 5 to 8 mothers will be enrolled per month over 6 months, for a total sample of approximately 30 to 50 participants. Exclusion criteria include medical contraindications to breastfeeding, infants with life-threatening conditions, severe psychiatric conditions incompatible with participation, and legal guardianship.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Mother with at least one infant hospitalized in the maternity or neonatal unit at the Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant (HFME) * Who Intents to breastfeed * Who is in a severe socioeconomic deprivation * Having sufficient proficiency in French or in one of the languages spoken by the available peer supporters to allow communication * Aged 18 years or older * Given verbal consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * \- Having a medical contraindication to breastfeeding * Having an infant with a known congenital condition with life-threatening prognosis * Having a severe psychiatric condition considered incompatible with participation in the peer-support intervention * Being under legal guardianship
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de néonatologie Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant
RECRUITINGBron, France, 69500, France
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