Clinical trials: Behavior, Infant
Breastfeeding, Cesarean Section
Skin-to-Skin Contact and Lavender Aromatherapy After Elective Cesarean: Effects on Cortisol and Early Breastfeeding
This single-center randomized controlled clinical trial will evaluate the effects of structured early postpartum mother-infant skin-to-skin contact, with or without maternal lavender aromatherapy, after elective cesarean section…
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Cesarean Section, Postpartum Period, Maternal Stress
- Trial name
- LAVENDER-SSC (NCT07612059)
- Testing
- Structured early postpartum mother-infant skin-to-skin contact, Maternal inhalational lavender aromatherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Physical Inactivity, Health Behavior
OLYMPIC-S: Outcomes of a Life-stYle Multicomponent Physical-activity Intervention in Children at School
OLYMPIC-S is a cluster randomized controlled trial evaluating a four-month school-based intervention designed to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and promote healthy habits among children in the fourth, fifth and…
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Health Behavior, Child Health
- Trial name
- OLYMPIC-S (NCT07737548)
- Testing
- Olympic School
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 893 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Birth Outcome, Adverse, Breast Feeding
The Effects of the Intrapartum Care Model Given in Line With the Recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO)
The objective of this study was to examine the impact of the intrapartum care model that adheres to the guidelines set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO) on several key outcomes, including the mother's maternal behavior…
- Conditions
- Birth Outcome, Adverse, Breast Feeding, Parenting
- Trial name
- NCT06551571
- Testing
- Intrapartum Care Model
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Healthy
Sensitive Periods in Early Flavor Learning
Flavor is the primary dimension by which young children determine food acceptance. However, children are not merely miniature adults since sensory systems mature postnatally and their responses to certain tastes differ markedly…
- Trial name
- NCT00994747
- Testing
- Nutramigen (Flavor and Type of Infant Formula), Enfamil, milk-based formula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monell Chemical Senses Center
Underweight, Wasting
Preventing Infant Malnutrition With Early Supplementation
Background: Worldwide, more than 50 million children under 5 years of age are wasted (weight-for-length/height Z-score (WLZ) <-2) and over 150 million children under 5 are stunted (length/height-for-age Z-score (LAZ) <-2); such…
- Conditions
- Underweight, Wasting, Stunting, Breastfeeding
- Trial name
- PRIMES (NCT04704076)
- Testing
- ESVS, Exclusive breastfeeding
- Where
- 2 sites in Guinea-Bissau, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 324 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cystic Fibrosis, Postural Defect
The Effect of Bone Mineral Density in Patients With Adult Cystic Fibrosis
The study was conducted in the age range of 18-45 December, who were diagnosed with Cystic fibrosis.
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Postural Defect, Pulmonary Disease, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- NCT06088485
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Insomnia
Infant Behavioral Sleep Intervention: Comparative Efficacy
While frequent night awakenings in newborns are common and expected, an estimated 20-30% of older infants and toddlers have frequent problematic night wakings requiring parental intervention throughout the night.
- Trial name
- NCT03447665
- Testing
- Bedtime routine, Sleep schedule, Intervention (bedtime)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Healthy Infants
Effects of Infant Formula Composition on Infant Feeding Behaviors
There is a paucity of information on whether and how the composition of formulas fed to infants influences their short-term feeding behaviors during the first few months of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00957892
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monell Chemical Senses Center
Asphyxia Neonatorum, Birth Asphyxia
Augmented Infant Resuscitator (AIR): Transitioning a Novel Behavior Change Innovation to Drive Newborn Ventilation Skills Enhancement
Augmented Infant Resuscitator (AIR) is an inexpensive add-on, compatible with nearly every existing bag-valve mask and many types of ventilation equipment.
- Conditions
- Asphyxia Neonatorum, Birth Asphyxia, Perinatal Asphyxia
- Trial name
- NCT05349175
- Testing
- Augmented Infant Resuscitator (AIR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hyperbilirubinemia, Jaundice
Improving Health Outcomes for New Mothers and Babies
Because adherence to postnatal care guidelines across the United States (U.S.) is poor, newborns and mothers often are placed at undue risk for adverse medical and social outcomes.
- Conditions
- Hyperbilirubinemia, Jaundice, Dehydration, Postpartum Depression
- Trial name
- NCT00360204
- Testing
- Home Nurse Visit
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Premature Birth
Early Behavioral Intervention for Preterm Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Family Nurture Intervention in preschool aged children between 2.5 and 4.5 years of age who were born prematurely and exhibit developmental deficits.
- Trial name
- EBI (NCT02379130)
- Testing
- Family Nurture Intervention, Play and Nutrition Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV, Antenatal Health Care Utilization
Effectiveness of an HIV-adapted IMCI Training and Supervision Programme for Community Health Workers
This is a cluster randomized controlled trial (C-RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness of a Community-Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (C-IMCI) training for community caregivers (CCGs), adapted to include HIV-related…
- Conditions
- Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV, Antenatal Health Care Utilization, Postnatal Health Care Utilization, Infant Feeding Practices
- Trial name
- NCT01774136
- Testing
- Enhanced HIV and MCH training for CHW
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 1,342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of KwaZulu
Microbiota
Microbiota Awareness and Nutrition Education Given to Mothers With Motivational Interview
Complementary nutrition is considered a critical step not only for changes in nutritional requirements but also for the formation of life-long taste preferences, nutrition and eating habits that may affect health in the long run.
- Trial name
- NCT05681208
- Testing
- Motivational interview
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Spastic Cerebral Palsy, Acquired Brain Injury
Evaluation of Macroscopic Muscle Growth in Infants and Young Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
A mixed longitudinal design study will be carried out to explore the onset and time course of morphological muscle changes on a macroscopic level in children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP).
- Trial name
- 3D-MMAP (NCT05197764)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 229 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Breastfeeding, Patient Simulation
Comparison of Baby Dolls for Teaching Newborn Positioning and Attachment
In this baby doll comparison study, clinical lactation specialists will complete two back-to-back video-based simulations (telesimulations) focused on newborn positioning and attachment.
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Patient Simulation, High Fidelity Simulation Training
- Trial name
- NCT04715724
- Testing
- Positioning and Attachment video-based simulation (telesimulation)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- LiquidGoldConcept
Gut Microbiota, Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Mother-Infant Cohort Study in Malaysia and China
This mother-infant cohort study aims to determine the geographic differences in the microbial profiles in breast milk from mothers living in Malaysia and China that are potentially important determinants of infant development.
- Conditions
- Gut Microbiota, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Temperament, Eczema
- Trial name
- NCT04919265
- Testing
- No intervention - mother-infant cohort study
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Diarrhea, Acute Respiratory Infection
Oral Supplement for Pregnant and Lactating Mothers
To assess protection against early life infections through supplementation of mothers during pregnancy to the newborns' growth, morbidity, immune status intra and extra-uterine.
- Trial name
- NCT01073033
- Testing
- milk supplement 1, milk supplement 2
- Where
- Philippines
- Volunteers
- 234 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Development
Sensitive Periods in Human Flavor Learning
The goals of the proposed research are to specify the timing and consequences of the sensitive period for flavor learning in infants who are being breastfed or formula fed.
- Trial name
- NCT01667549
- Testing
- Timing of Diet and Flavor Experience
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monell Chemical Senses Center
Nutrition, Healthy, Father-Child Relations
Complementary Feeding Education & Fathers
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of complementary feeding education provided to fathers on father-infant bonding and infant feeding behavior.
- Trial name
- NCT06647875
- Testing
- Complementary Feeding Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Pediatric Obesity
Healthy Eating for My Infant (HEMI)
Infants from underserved and minority backgrounds are at increased risk for obesity and poor feeding and nutrition outcomes, but obesity prevention programs tailored specifically to the needs of these infants are lacking.
- Trial name
- NCT04977947
- Testing
- Healthy Eating for My Infant
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati