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UNKNOWN

KULEA-NET: A Mobile Application for African American/Black Mothers to Promote Exclusive and Continuous Breastfeeding

Lead Sponsor:

Benten Technologies, Inc.

Collaborating Sponsors:

George Washington University

Medstar Health Research Institute

Conditions:

Breastfeeding

Exclusive Breastfeeding

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-44 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

KULEA-NET is a mHealth intervention that will improve knowledge, self-efficacy, and intentions related to exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). These factors have been demonstrated to have a positive influen...

Detailed Description

Failure to initiate breastfeeding (BF) and exclusively breastfeed (EBF) for the recommended 6-month duration, can result in long-term morbidity among both mothers and their infants. African Americans/...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • African American/Black Ethnicity
  • Speak and understand English,
  • Between the ages of 18-44 years,
  • Intention to continue BF after discharge from the hospital
  • Willingly provide written informed consent
  • Own a smartphone (either iOS or Android)
  • Have access to the internet through their smartphone

Exclusion

  • An infant born with cleft lip/palate, congenital heart defects, Down Syndrome, neural tube defects, or other conditions that require admission to a NICU or interfere with BF
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Taking antiretroviral medication or chemotherapy agents
  • Untreated, active tuberculosis
  • T-Cell lymphotropic virus type I or type II
  • Illicit drug use
  • Receiving radiation therapy
  • Exposed to anthrax
  • Undergone breast surgery
  • Active hepatitis B or C
  • Any prescription drug use incompatible with lactation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

523 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05985876

Start Date

November 1 2023

End Date

May 30 2024

Last Update

August 14 2023

Active Locations (3)

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1

Mamatoto Village

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20019-3739

2

The George Washington University

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20052-0042

3

Medstar Health Research Institute

Hyattsville, Maryland, United States, 20782