Breastfeeding, ExclusivefeedingNCT07336004
Breastfeeding: Influencing Determinants, Knowledge and Self-efficacy
An observational study of Breastfeeding, Exclusive and Breastfeeding Initiation, run by Sohag University.
Trial summary
Our study will assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and the determinants and assess knowledge and self efficacy of lactating mothers towards breastfeeding Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 49 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Breastfeeding, Exclusive, Breastfeeding Initiation
- How many people
- 380 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2026to 1 Mar 2027
- 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 15 to 49 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: lactating mothers
Who may be able to join
- The study will include lactating mothers with children from day zero to 24 months.
Who cannot join
- Mothers with absolute contraindications to breastfeeding as the infant having classic galactosemia
- The mother having human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) will be excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Breastfeeding: Influencing Determinants, Knowledge and Self-efficacy Among Lactating Mothers in Sohag Governorate
Our study will assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and the determinants and assess knowledge and self efficacy of lactating mothers towards breastfeeding
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Exclusive, Breastfeeding Initiation
- Keywords
- breastfeeding, Beastfeeding exclusivness
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| lactating mothers | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
timely initiation of breastfeeding
(expressed as the proportion of infants who first suckled within 1 hour after birth)
Measured: two years
exclusive breastfeeding
expresses as the proportion of infants below 6 months who fed only on breast milk in the 24-hours preceding the survey to the total number of children in the same age group (< 6 months of age).
Measured: two years
Secondary outcomes (2)
Breastfeeding knowledge
Afan Oromo (AO) versions of the Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire (BFKQ): The BFKQ-AO consists of 34 items asking about various optimal breastfeeding practices, with responses coded as correct or incorrect. It contained nine domains: advantage to baby, advantage to mothers, colostrum, breast milk expression, duration of feeding, problems with breastfeeding, breast engorgement, practical aspects of breastfeeding (Tengku Ismail and Sulaiman, 2010; Abdulahi et al., 2021)
Measured: two years
Breastfeeding self-efficacy
The BSES-SF is a 14-item self-administered instrument (Amini et al., 2019) derived from the original 33-item BSES that measures breastfeeding confidence (Dennis, 2003). All items are preceded by the phrase ''I can always'' and rated on a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (not at all confident) to 5 (always confident). Total scores range from 14 to 70, with higher scores reflecting more significant levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy. The higher the score, the higher the level of breastfeeding self-efficacy.
Measured: two years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Breastfeeding, ExclusiveStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 380 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rahma Ibrahim Mahmoud, Sohag University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07336004
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Soh-Med--25-12-3MD
- Acronym
- feeding
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 13 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Breastfeeding: Influencing Determinants, Knowledge and Self-efficacy Among Lactating Mothers in Sohag Governorate
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07336004
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- feeding / Soh-Med--25-12-3MD
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Exclusive, Breastfeeding Initiation
- Keywords
- breastfeeding, Beastfeeding exclusivness
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 380 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sohag UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 13 Jan 2026 (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.
Our study will assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and the determinants and assess knowledge and self efficacy of lactating mothers towards breastfeeding
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| lactating mothers | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 49 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- lactating mothers
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The study will include lactating mothers with children from day zero to 24 months.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Mothers with absolute contraindications to breastfeeding as the infant having classic galactosemia
- The mother having human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) will be excluded from the study.
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
timely initiation of breastfeeding
Time frame: two years
(expressed as the proportion of infants who first suckled within 1 hour after birth)
exclusive breastfeeding
Time frame: two years
expresses as the proportion of infants below 6 months who fed only on breast milk in the 24-hours preceding the survey to the total number of children in the same age group (< 6 months of age).
2 secondary outcomes
Breastfeeding knowledge
Time frame: two years
Breastfeeding self-efficacy
Time frame: two years
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 13 Jan 2026.
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Breastfeeding, Exclusive and Breastfeeding Initiation, run by Sohag 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 2 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 13 Jan 2026. 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?
Contact Rahma Mahmoud, Assisstant lecturer (+201024286207, rahma23493@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
timely initiation of breastfeeding (time frame: two years). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 13 Jan 2026.