BreastfeedingNCT06865599
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Program on Breastfeeding for Medical Interns Assiut University
An observational study of Breastfeeding, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
The WHO and UNICEF advocate for infants to start nursing within the first hour post-birth and to be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life. Commencing at six months of age, children should start the consumption of safe and sufficient supplemental meals while maintaining breastfeeding for up to two… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Breastfeeding
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 May 2025to 1 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Intern doctors integrated system (5+2) graduated from Assiut University September 2024
Who may be able to join
- Unmarried intern doctors Both male and female intern doctors Intern doctors integrated system (5+2) Intern doctors graduated from Assiut University September 2024
Who cannot join
- Intern doctors who have previous health education sessions about breastfeeding. Intern doctors
About this study
The WHO and UNICEF advocate for infants to start nursing within the first hour post-birth and to be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life. Commencing at six months of age, children should start the consumption of safe and sufficient supplemental meals while maintaining breastfeeding for up to two years or longer (WHO), 2025) . Abd El Khalek et al. assessed the impact of instructional guidelines on 100 pregnant women at South Valley University Hospital. Initially, most had poor knowledge, negative attitudes, and inadequate practices. After one month of guidelines implementation, significant improvements in women awareness regrading breastfeeding were observed . Bahaa et al. reported that breastfeeding is a critical concern for the entire community. Their study assessed the knowledge and practices of 261 lactating mothers at Awlad Saqr Center Al Sharkia governate.
Findings showed that 73.2% practiced EBF, while only 45.2% had sufficient knowledge. Intentions for EBF for six months were high (86.2%). The study concluded that despite acceptable EBF rates, knowledge gaps remain, highlighting the need to enhance counseling services during antenatal and postnatal care .
Read more
One of the best ways to improve the survival and condition of newborns is breastfeeding . Ensuring ideal breastfeeding habits depends significantly on the encouragement and assistance of healthcare workers, especially physicians. A program on breastfeeding for medical interns is crucial to find gaps and helping to enhance medical support and education within the healthcare system. The overall aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program on breastfeeding for the medical intern at Assiut University.
Specific objectives:
- Evaluation of the knowledge regarding breastfeeding for medical interns.
- Implementing an educational program based on the UNICEF Baby-Friendly Initiative for the medical intern.
- Measuring the effectiveness of the educational program on breastfeeding.
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding
- Medical subject headings
- Breast Feeding
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| study group | Intern doctors integrated system (5+2) Intern doctors graduated from Assiut University September 2024. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Success rate of the program
Success rate of the program by calculating mean and standard deviation of total knowledge scores pre and post the educational program
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Mar 2025
- Study start1 May 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BreastfeedingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mariam Albatoul Nageh Fouly, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06865599
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Breastfeeding medical interns
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 6 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 22 Apr 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Program on Breastfeeding for Medical Interns Assiut University
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06865599
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Breastfeeding medical interns
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 10 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The WHO and UNICEF advocate for infants to start nursing within the first hour post-birth and to be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life. Commencing at six months of age, children should start the consumption of safe and sufficient supplemental meals while maintaining breastfeeding for up to two years or longer (WHO), 2025) . Abd El Khalek et al. assessed the impact of instructional guidelines on 100 pregnant women at South Valley University Hospital. Initially, most had poor knowledge, negative attitudes, and inadequate practices. After one month of guidelines implementation, significant improvements in women awareness regrading breastfeeding were observed . Bahaa et al. reported that breastfeeding is a critical concern for the entire community. Their study assessed the knowledge and practices of 261 lactating mothers at Awlad Saqr Center Al Sharkia governate.
Findings showed that 73.2% practiced EBF, while only 45.2% had sufficient knowledge. Intentions for EBF for six months were high (86.2%). The study concluded that despite acceptable EBF rates, knowledge gaps remain, highlighting the need to enhance counseling services during antenatal and postnatal care .
One of the best ways to improve the survival and condition of newborns is breastfeeding . Ensuring ideal breastfeeding habits depends significantly on the encouragement and assistance of healthcare workers, especially physicians. A program on breastfeeding for medical interns is crucial to find gaps and helping to enhance medical support and education within the healthcare system. The overall aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program on breastfeeding for the medical intern at Assiut University.
Specific objectives:
- Evaluation of the knowledge regarding breastfeeding for medical interns.
- Implementing an educational program based on the UNICEF Baby-Friendly Initiative for the medical intern.
- Measuring the effectiveness of the educational program on breastfeeding.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| study group | – | –Intern doctors integrated system (5+2) Intern doctors graduated from Assiut University September 2024. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Intern doctors integrated system (5+2) graduated from Assiut University September 2024
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Unmarried intern doctors Both male and female intern doctors Intern doctors integrated system (5+2) Intern doctors graduated from Assiut University September 2024
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Intern doctors who have previous health education sessions about breastfeeding. Intern doctors
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Success rate of the program
Time frame: baseline
Success rate of the program by calculating mean and standard deviation of total knowledge scores pre and post the educational program
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Apr 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Breastfeeding, run by Assiut University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Success rate of the program (time frame: baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Apr 2025.