Trial Outcomes & Findings for BOOST: Breastfeeding Onset and Onward With Support Tools (NCT NCT03964454)

NCT ID: NCT03964454

Last Updated: 2025-07-04

Results Overview

Identify breastfeeding behavior via standardized observational method: Identifying audible swallowing, regular suck/swallow/breathe pattern, or visible milk in the infant's mouth.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

168 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1 month

Results posted on

2025-07-04

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Overall Study
STARTED
85
83
Overall Study
COMPLETED
68
65
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
17
18

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
13
7
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4
11

Baseline Characteristics

BOOST: Breastfeeding Onset and Onward With Support Tools

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC + BFI)
n=85 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=83 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Total
n=168 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
27.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6 • n=5 Participants
27.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.1 • n=7 Participants
27.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.5 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
85 Participants
n=5 Participants
83 Participants
n=7 Participants
168 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic White
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic Black
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic Other
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
42 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic White
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic Black
47 Participants
n=5 Participants
49 Participants
n=7 Participants
96 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic Other
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
85 participants
n=5 Participants
83 participants
n=7 Participants
168 participants
n=5 Participants
Relationship status
Single, never married
65 Participants
n=5 Participants
64 Participants
n=7 Participants
129 Participants
n=5 Participants
Relationship status
Married
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Relationship status
Other
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Years of schooling
13.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.3 • n=5 Participants
13.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.1 • n=7 Participants
13.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.2 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

Identify breastfeeding behavior via standardized observational method: Identifying audible swallowing, regular suck/swallow/breathe pattern, or visible milk in the infant's mouth.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=81 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=80 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 1 Month
76 Participants
74 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months

Identify breastfeeding behavior via standardized observational method: Identifying audible swallowing, regular suck/swallow/breathe pattern, or visible milk in the infant's mouth.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=76 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=75 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 3 Months
59 Participants
53 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Identify breastfeeding behavior via standardized observational method: Identifying audible swallowing, regular suck/swallow/breathe pattern, or visible milk in the infant's mouth.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=76 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=68 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 6 Months
46 Participants
33 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months

Identify breastfeeding behavior via standardized observational method: Identifying audible swallowing, regular suck/swallow/breathe pattern, or visible milk in the infant's mouth.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=69 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=66 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 9 Months
26 Participants
19 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Identify breastfeeding behavior via standardized observational method: Identifying audible swallowing, regular suck/swallow/breathe pattern, or visible milk in the infant's mouth.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=70 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=65 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Number of Participants Breastfeeding Their Infants at 12 Months
21 Participants
15 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months

Measured with a portable digital infant scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=66 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=68 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Infant Weight
6199 grams
Standard Deviation 1003
5921 grams
Standard Deviation 886

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Measured with a portable digital infant scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=68 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=61 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Infant Weight
8099 grams
Standard Deviation 1355
7943 grams
Standard Deviation 1136

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 9 months

Measured with a portable digital infant scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=67 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=62 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Infant Weight
9310 grams
Standard Deviation 1591
8948 grams
Standard Deviation 1151

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Measured with a portable digital infant scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=65 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=61 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Infant Weight
10101 grams
Standard Deviation 1700
10018 grams
Standard Deviation 1422

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 month

Measured with a portable digital infant scale.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=78 Participants
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=75 Participants
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Infant Weight
4090 grams
Standard Deviation 687
4241 grams
Standard Deviation 711

Adverse Events

WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 19 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 26 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=85 participants at risk
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=83 participants at risk
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hospitailzation of participant
0.00%
0/85 • 12 months per participant
2.4%
2/83 • 12 months per participant
Infections and infestations
Hospitalization of infant
0.00%
0/85 • 12 months per participant
2.4%
2/83 • 12 months per participant
General disorders
Infant death
0.00%
0/85 • 12 months per participant
1.2%
1/83 • 12 months per participant

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI)
n=85 participants at risk
Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives contingent on observed breastfeeding. WIC support + home-based individual support + Breastfeeding Incentives (SC+BFI): Participants randomized into SC+BFI will receive the same services as the Standard Care Control (SC) group (standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving) plus financial incentives (Breastfeeding Incentives, BFI) contingent on observed breastfeeding.
Standard Care as WIC Support + Home-based Individual Support (SC)
n=83 participants at risk
Participants randomized into Standard Care (SC) will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving. WIC support + home-based individual support (SC): Participants randomized into SC will receive standard breastfeeding services from Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plus monthly home visits that facilitate navigation to as-needed resources and referrals to services that support breastfeeding and problem solving.
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
7.1%
6/85 • 12 months per participant
14.5%
12/83 • 12 months per participant
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Homelessness
0.00%
0/85 • 12 months per participant
2.4%
2/83 • 12 months per participant
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Miscarriage
1.2%
1/85 • 12 months per participant
2.4%
2/83 • 12 months per participant
Infections and infestations
COVID infection
0.00%
0/85 • 12 months per participant
7.2%
6/83 • 12 months per participant
Psychiatric disorders
Domestic abuse
3.5%
3/85 • 12 months per participant
2.4%
2/83 • 12 months per participant
Infections and infestations
ER visit
2.4%
2/85 • 12 months per participant
1.2%
1/83 • 12 months per participant
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Breast cancer or breast issue
1.2%
1/85 • 12 months per participant
1.2%
1/83 • 12 months per participant
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Accident
1.2%
1/85 • 12 months per participant
0.00%
0/83 • 12 months per participant
Social circumstances
Family death or separation
4.7%
4/85 • 12 months per participant
0.00%
0/83 • 12 months per participant
Social circumstances
Incarceration
1.2%
1/85 • 12 months per participant
0.00%
0/83 • 12 months per participant

Additional Information

Yukiko Washio

RTI International

Phone: 9194852794

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place