Clinical trials: Breastfeeding
Obesity, Pregnancy
Maternal Obesity, Breast Milk Composition, and Infant Growth
Today the majority of pregnant women in the United States are either overweight or obese at conception with their offspring having greater adiposity at birth, a 2-fold greater risk of later obesity, and neonatal insulin…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pregnancy, Breastmilk Collection, Infant Overnutrition
- Trial name
- (MILK) (NCT03301753)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,050 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
HIV
Vertical Transmission Study
Short courses of drugs can be given to HIV-infected pregnant women to reduce the chance of HIV infection being passed to her child either during pregnancy or during the labour process.
- Trial name
- VTS (NCT01948557)
- Testing
- Infant feeding counselling and support
- Where
- 2 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 3,465 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of KwaZulu
Nurse's Role, Telemedicine
Nurse-Led Telemedicine Versus In-Person Lactation Support for Breastfeeding Initiation of Low-Birth-Weight Infants
Breastfeeding initiation among mothers of low birth weight (LBW) infants is crucial for neonatal health but poses significant challenges.
- Conditions
- Nurse's Role, Telemedicine, Lactation, Breastfeeding
- Trial name
- NCT06652386
- Testing
- Telemedicine Group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Jouf University
Breastfeeding, Quality of Life
The Effect of Care Given Using Levine's Conservation Model on Postpartum Quality of Life in Primiparas
Background: Postpartum period is a physiologically, emotionally and socially critical period for the woman who gave birth and also for their family.
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Quality of Life, Nursing Caries, Postpartum
- Trial name
- NCT04084275
- Testing
- breastfeeding education, personal hygiene education, nutrition education
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Erzincan University
Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia, Sudden Cardiac Death
Domperidone and Risk of Serious Cardiac Events in Postpartum Women
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of domperidone is associated with an increased risk of serious cardiac events among postpartum women in the six months following delivery.
- Conditions
- Ventricular Tachyarrhythmia, Sudden Cardiac Death, Lactation, Breast Feeding
- Trial name
- NCT04024865
- Testing
- Domperidone, No domperidone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 184,929 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect Studies, CNODES
Iodine Deficiency
Salt Iodization: Meeting the Needs of Pregnancy, Lactation and Infancy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether universal salt iodization (USI) meets the iodine requirements of pregnant women, lactating women and infants.
- Trial name
- SIMPLIFY (NCT02196337)
- Where
- 4 sites in China, Croatia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 8,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Bonding, Oxytocin
Intrapartum Oxytocin Administration Affects Primitive Neonatal Reflexes
The aim of this study was to assess whether administration of oxytocin intrapartum (Oxt) has any effect on Neonatal Primitive Reflexes (RNP) and if dose dependent.
- Conditions
- Bonding, Oxytocin, Breastfeeding, Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT01891201
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Puerta de Hierro University Hospital
Scapular Dyskinesis
Effects of Stabilization Exercises and Posture Training on Breast Feeding Females Suffering From Scapular Dyskinesia
A randomized clinical trial study will be conducted through a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Study will be conducted at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. Sample size will be collected through open epi tool.
- Trial name
- NCT05916807
- Testing
- Stabilization Exercises, Posture Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Comfort in Neonates, Kangaroo Care
The Effect of Breastfeedıng and Kangaroo Care Applıed Before Heel Blood Collectıon on Newborn Paın and Comfort
This research will be conducted using a randomized controlled, double-blind experimental design to determine the effects of breastfeeding and kangaroo care on the pain and comfort of newborn babies before heel prick blood…
- Conditions
- Comfort in Neonates, Kangaroo Care, Breast-feeding, Pain in Newborns
- Trial name
- NCT07580677
- Testing
- breastfeeding, Kangaroo Care, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
Breastmilk, Breastmilk Expression
Relationship Between Nutritional Consumption of Breastfeeding Mothers and Breast Milk Composition During Lactation
This study seeks to answer the question of the effect of maternal diet during lactation on breast milk composition. This study was conducted with 31 mothers who were hospitalized in Şanlıurfa Education and Research Hospital due…
- Conditions
- Breastmilk, Breastmilk Expression, Maternal Nutrition
- Trial name
- NCT07036094
- Testing
- Manual breast milk expression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Breast Feeding, Exclusive Breast Feeding
Hybrid Breastfeeding Education in Late Pregnancy: Effects on Antenatal Attachment and Breastfeeding
This randomized controlled study aims to examine the effect of individualized hybrid breastfeeding education provided during late pregnancy on antenatal attachment and breastfeeding behaviors among first-time mothers.
- Conditions
- Breast Feeding, Exclusive Breast Feeding, Maternal-Fetal Attachment, Primiparity
- Trial name
- NCT07478341
- Testing
- Individualized Hybrid Breastfeeding Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emel GÜÇLÜ CİHAN
Infant, Premature, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Global Survey on Newborns' HOspitalisation and Parental Experiences - the HOPE Study
This study aims to explore parents' experiences and emotional burdens related to their newborn's hospital stay using an online survey.
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Parents, Life Change Events
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT06827028)
- Testing
- N/A, no intervention, participation in survey
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants
Mindfulness, Breast Feeding
The Effect of Web-Based Mindful Breastfeeding Program During Pregnancy on Postpartum Breastfeeding
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based mindful breastfeeding program in pregnancy to increase awareness, breastfeeding adaptation and breastfeeding self-efficacy in postpartum breastfeeding.
- Conditions
- Mindfulness, Breast Feeding, Psychological Well-Being
- Trial name
- NCT05682014
- Testing
- Mindful Breastfeeding Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Lactation Suppressed, Cabergoline Adverse Reaction
Factors and Outcomes Associated With Postpartum Cabergoline Use
Cabergoline is frequently being requested by many postpartum women with a live newborn to suppress lactation. The aim of the study is to investigate which women desire such an intervention, and what side effects they are…
- Conditions
- Lactation Suppressed, Cabergoline Adverse Reaction, Postpartum DVT, Postpartum Depression
- Trial name
- NCT03965572
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laniado Hospital
Neck Pain, Range of Motion
Comparative Effect of Neck Isometrics and Deep Cervical Flexion Exercises on Neck Pain Among Breastfeeding Females.
Neck pain is a common complaint among breastfeeding females, potentially attributed to sustained postures and muscle imbalance. Breastfeeding females experiencing neck pain, aged between 18-40 years, will be recruited through…
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Range of Motion, Muscle Weakness, Breastfeeding
- Trial name
- NCT06877728
- Testing
- Neck isometric exercises: 3 times weekly for 6 consecutive weeks (18 sessions)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Oxytocin, Massage
Effect of Oxytocin Massage and Music on Breastfeeding
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of oxytocin massage and music performed immediately after birth on breastfeeding.
- Conditions
- Oxytocin, Massage, Music, Breastfeeding
- Trial name
- NCT05059028
- Testing
- Oxytocin massage AND music therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Healthy Volunteers
Study to Assess Adverse Events and Compare How Oral Ubrogepant and Oral Atogepant Moves Through the Body of Healthy Female Adult Volunteers
This study will assess adverse events and compare how ubrogepant and atogepant tablets move through the body of healthy adult lactating female participants.
- Trial name
- NCT05892757
- Testing
- Atogepant, Ubrogepant
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Complementary Feeding
Alive & Thrive Nigeria Impact Evaluation
Investigators will use a cluster-randomized design to evaluate the overall impact of the Alive \& Thrive infant and young child feeding communication strategies in Lagos and Kaduna States, Nigeria.
- Trial name
- NCT02975063
- Testing
- A&T IYCF intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 15,169 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI International
Growth Failure, Stunting
ELICIT 2.0: Pilot Study of the Effect of Maternal Protein Supplementation During Lactation on Childhood Growth
Haydom Global Health Research Center in north central Tanzania represents an important rural setting for performing high-quality medical research in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Conditions
- Growth Failure, Stunting, Malnutrition, Protein Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NCT04565314
- Testing
- Plumpy'Mum
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Breast Feeding
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of LactApp
The study aims to determine the influence of an intervention in women based on a free mobile application (LactApp®) on maintaining breastfeeding (BF) up to 6 months postpartum.
- Trial name
- COMLACT (NCT05432700)
- Testing
- LactApp
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana