Promoting recommended infant feeding practices in a low income sample - randomised controlled trial of a peer support intervention
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN55500035 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN55500035 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | N09016 |
- Submission date
- 09/07/2007
- Registration date
- 19/07/2007
- Last edited
- 21/01/2009
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Prof Richard Watt
Scientific
Scientific
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
University College London (UCL)
1-19 Torrington Place
London
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
Study information
| Study design | Randomised single-blind controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Not specified |
| Study type | Quality of life |
| Participant information sheet | Patient information can be found at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/dph/IFPST%20PDF/Resources/subject%20information%20sheet.pdf |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | Nutrition in early life is a key determinant of growth, development and health status, both in childhood and later adult life. Current UK recommendations advise all mothers to exclusively breastfeed for six months, and to delay introducing solids until at least six months. Data from national surveys show that infant feeding practices in the UK are, however, highly variable. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of peer support on infant feeding outcomes and in particular weaning practices. The research hypothesis was that compared with standard professional infant feeding support alone, the provision of peer support plus standard professional care will increase the consumption of vitamin C from fruit, and have a positive impact on other infant feeding practices with infants aged 3 months to 12 months living in lower income homes. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approval given by the North London Community Research Consortium: Camden and Islington Community Health Service on the 1st February 2002 (ref: LREC 02113). |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Nutrition, infant feeding practices |
| Intervention | A group of local volunteers were recruited and trained to provide non-judgemental support and practical assistance on infant feeding, and in particular weaning practices. Home-based support was offered over a nine-month period until the infants were 12 months old. In total, 758 home visits were made and the mean length of each visit was 60 minutes. On average each mother in the intervention group received five volunteer visits. Mothers in the control group received standard professional care only. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | The primary outcome was vitamin C in fruit. All outcomes were measured at baseline when infants were 10 weeks old, post intervention when subjects were 12 months old and follow up when they were 18 months old. |
| Secondary outcome measures | Secondary outcomes were: 1. Macro- and selected micro-nutrient intakes 2. Fruit and vegetable consumption 3. Feeding practices 4. Child growth and health 5. Use of health services In addition, information was also gathered on the mother's health, well-being, fruit and vegetable consumption and nutritional knowledge and confidence. All outcomes were measured at baseline when infants were 10 weeks old, post intervention when subjects were 12 months old and follow up when they were 18 months old. |
| Overall study start date | 01/02/2002 |
| Completion date | 01/04/2006 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | Female |
| Target number of participants | 318 women across control and intervention groups |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Women from social classes II - V 2. Babies born greater than 37 weeks 3. Babies birth weight above 2500 g 4. Women able to understand written and oral English 5. Women resident in the Camden and Islington areas |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Women who were under 17 years 2. Infants who were diagnosed with a serious medical condition or who were on special diets due to medical problems 3. Infants aged over 12 weeks 4. Professional households from social class I 5. Women unable to communicate effectively in English |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/02/2002 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/04/2006 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- England
- United Kingdom
Study participating centre
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
London
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Food Standards Agency (UK)
Government
Government
Aviation House
125 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6NH
United Kingdom
| Website | http://www.food.gov.uk |
|---|---|
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/05p20a626 |
Funders
Funder type
Government
Food Standards Agency (UK) (ref: N09016)
Private sector organisation / Other non-profit organizations
Private sector organisation / Other non-profit organizations
- Alternative name(s)
- The Food Standards Agency, FSA
- Location
- United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol article | Protocol | 01/09/2006 | Yes | No | |
| Results article | results | 01/02/2009 | Yes | No |
