Prenatal AttachmentNCT07154459
Breastfeeding Education and Prenatal & Paternal Attachment
A study testing Breastfeeding Education in people with Prenatal Attachment and Paternal Behavior, run by Gizem ÇITAK at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on prenatal attachment and paternal attachment among first-time parents. A total of 101 first-time parents (52 in the intervention group and 49 in the control group) will be recruited. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Prenatal Attachment, Paternal Behavior, Pregnancy
- What is being tested?
- Breastfeeding Education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 101 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2025to 30 Apr 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 20 years or older
- In the second or third trimester of pregnancy
- Having internet access
Who cannot join
- Under 20 years of age
- Refusal or withdrawal from the education or data collection process
- Withdrawal from the study before completing the education
- Incomplete pre-test or post-test data
- Non-compliance with the study protocol
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Rectorate General Secretariat Taşlıçiftlik Campus, 60250 Tokat/Central
Tokat Province, Center, 60250
About this study
Official title: A Study to Assess the Impact of Breastfeeding Education on Prenatal and Paternal Attachment in Primiparous Parents
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on prenatal attachment and paternal attachment among first-time parents. A total of 101 first-time parents (52 in the intervention group and 49 in the control group) will be recruited. Pregnant women will complete the Prenatal Attachment Inventory before and after the intervention, and expectant fathers will complete the Paternal Prenatal Attachment Inventory before and after the intervention. Participants will be selected using non-probability and snowball sampling methods, and the breastfeeding education will be delivered online via Google Meet. The study aims to assess whether structured breastfeeding education can influence prenatal and paternal attachment in first-time parents.
Read the detailed description
Background: Breastfeeding education is recognized as an important factor supporting mother-infant bonding. However, there is limited research on the impact of such education on prenatal bonding for both mothers and fathers, especially among first-time parents (primiparous). Understanding how breastfeeding education influences prenatal attachment in this group is crucial for enhancing parental bonding and early family health.
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on prenatal bonding in primiparous parents, focusing on both maternal and paternal attachment.
Method: A total of 101 primiparous parents participated in the study, with 52 in the experimental group and 49 in the control group. Pregnant women completed the Prenatal Attachment Scale before and after receiving breastfeeding education, while expectant fathers completed the Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale pre- and post-education. Participants were recruited using non-probability and snowball sampling methods, and the education sessions were delivered online via Google Meet.
- Conditions
- Prenatal Attachment, Paternal Behavior, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding
- Being tested
- Breastfeeding Education
- Keywords
- Prenatal attachment, Paternal Behavior, Pregnancy, 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.
Breastfeeding EducationOther
Breastfeeding Education
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Experimental | Breastfeeding education group Receives: Other: Breastfeeding Education |
| Control | No intervention | Non-education group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prenatal Attachment
Measuring prenatal attachment through breastfeeding education using the Prenatal Attachment Scale; scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating stronger attachment.
Measured: 4 Week
Secondary outcomes (1)
Paternal Attachment
Measuring paternal attachment through breastfeeding education using the Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale; scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating stronger attachment.
Measured: 4 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Sep 2025
- Study start1 Jan 2025
- Primary completion1 Apr 2025
- Study completion30 Apr 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Prenatal AttachmentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 101 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gizem ÇITAK
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Gizem ÇITAK, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
- Investigators
- Gizem ÇITAK, Asst Prof, Principal investigator, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07154459
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- K21.28
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 22 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 4 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared due to participant confidentiality and ethical regulations.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Study to Assess the Impact of Breastfeeding Education on Prenatal and Paternal Attachment in Primiparous Parents
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07154459
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- K21.28
- Conditions
- Prenatal Attachment, Paternal Behavior, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding
- Keywords
- Prenatal attachment, Paternal Behavior, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 101 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gizem ÇITAKUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Sep 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.
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on prenatal attachment and paternal attachment among first-time parents. A total of 101 first-time parents (52 in the intervention group and 49 in the control group) will be recruited. Pregnant women will complete the Prenatal Attachment Inventory before and after the intervention, and expectant fathers will complete the Paternal Prenatal Attachment Inventory before and after the intervention. Participants will be selected using non-probability and snowball sampling methods, and the breastfeeding education will be delivered online via Google Meet. The study aims to assess whether structured breastfeeding education can influence prenatal and paternal attachment in first-time parents.
Detailed description
Background: Breastfeeding education is recognized as an important factor supporting mother-infant bonding. However, there is limited research on the impact of such education on prenatal bonding for both mothers and fathers, especially among first-time parents (primiparous). Understanding how breastfeeding education influences prenatal attachment in this group is crucial for enhancing parental bonding and early family health.
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on prenatal bonding in primiparous parents, focusing on both maternal and paternal attachment.
Method: A total of 101 primiparous parents participated in the study, with 52 in the experimental group and 49 in the control group. Pregnant women completed the Prenatal Attachment Scale before and after receiving breastfeeding education, while expectant fathers completed the Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale pre- and post-education. Participants were recruited using non-probability and snowball sampling methods, and the education sessions were delivered online via Google Meet.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Experimental | Other: Breastfeeding EducationBreastfeeding education group |
| Control | No intervention | –Non-education group |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age 20 years or older
- In the second or third trimester of pregnancy
- Having internet access
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Under 20 years of age
- Refusal or withdrawal from the education or data collection process
- Withdrawal from the study before completing the education
- Incomplete pre-test or post-test data
- Non-compliance with the study protocol
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding EducationBreastfeeding Education | Other | Education |
Primary outcome
Prenatal Attachment
Time frame: 4 Week
Measuring prenatal attachment through breastfeeding education using the Prenatal Attachment Scale; scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating stronger attachment.
1 secondary outcome
Paternal Attachment
Time frame: 4 week
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared due to participant confidentiality and ethical regulations.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Gizem ÇITAK, Asst Prof principal investigator
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Breastfeeding Education in people with Prenatal Attachment and Paternal Behavior, run by Gizem ÇITAK at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Prenatal Attachment (time frame: 4 Week). 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 4 Sep 2025.