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Role of phones in improving breast feeding rates

Effectiveness of proactive cell phone support technology to primigravida mothers to improve breast feeding rates in healthy term babies - A randomized controlled trial - PHONE-SUPPORT

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2016/12/007538
Enrollment
350
Registered
2016-12-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Antenatal mothers Primigravida (32-35weeks)

Interventions

Intervention1: Intervention group: baseline session covering information about benefits of breastfeeding,myths around breastfeeding, correct latching and breastfeeding issues.This will be followed by

Sponsors

PGIMER
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Primigravida in the third trimester Availability of cell phone at home

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Mothers not planning to come to PGI after the delivery of the baby Mothers who have registered for do not disturb facility

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
first hour initiation of breastfeeding Exclusive breastfeeding for six monthsTimepoint: first 48 hrs,6 weeks,10 weeks,14 weeks,18 weeks,5 months and 6 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cost effectiveness of breast feedingTimepoint: 6 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bhavneet Bharti

PGIMER

bhavneetsahul@gmail.com9914208327

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026