Furthering Equity Through Infant Feeding EDucation and Support (NCT05441709)
Clinically Integrated Breastfeeding Peer Counseling to Promote Breastfeeding Equity
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to identify whether adding clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counseling (ci-BPC) to standard lactation care is associated with a reduction in disparities in breastfeeding intensity and duration for Black and Hispanic/Latine families.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Swedish Hospital — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 18 Years to 45 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Ci-BPC with Standard of Care (SOC) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Swedish Hospital — Chicago, Illinois
- UChicago Medicine Hospital (University of Chicago) — Chicago, Illinois
- Endeavor Health (NorthShore University HealthSystem) — Evanston, Illinois
- Highland Park Hospital — Highland Park, Illinois
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (847) 570-1971
Email: lkeenan-devlin@northshore.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.