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The Impact of Telelactation Services on Breastfeeding Outcomes
NCT04856163 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This project will assess the impact of a novel breastfeeding support intervention ("telelactation"), delivered via video calls on personal devices including mobile phones and tablets. The goal of this intervention is to increase access to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants to improve, and reduce disparities in, breastfeeding rates. By implementing a digital randomized controlled trial that recruits participants through a popular pregnancy tracker mobile phone application, this mixed methods study will recruit a national sample of 1800-2400 individuals (depending on rate of attrition) during their third trimester of pregnancy to 1) provide evidence on the effectiveness of a widely available, yet understudied, service and 2) leverage technology to promote one of the most widely recommended health behaviors to improve children's health and to reduce disparities in key maternal and child health outcomes.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Telelactation support
Study Locations (1)
Virginia
- RAND Corporation — Arlington
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2,108 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-07-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04856163
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04856163 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 2,108 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is RAND, which has 57 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Breastfeeding appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Telelactation support is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04856163 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Virginia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04856163 about?
NCT04856163 is a clinical study titled "The Impact of Telelactation Services on Breastfeeding Outcomes". This project will assess the impact of a novel breastfeeding support intervention ("telelactation"), delivered via video calls on personal devices including mobile phones and tablets. The goal of this intervention is to increase access to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants to improv...
What is the current status of trial NCT04856163?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2,108 participants. The study started on 2021-07-08. Estimated completion is 2023-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04856163 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Breastfeeding. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04856163?
The interventions under investigation include: Telelactation support (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04856163?
This trial is sponsored by RAND, which has 57 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04856163 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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