Clinical trials: Maternal Behavior
HIV Infections, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Improving Uptake of Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV for the Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV
Early accurate diagnosis is one of the first crucial steps in care for infants born to HIV-infected mothers. Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) relies upon early diagnosis and results in significant reductions in…
- Trial name
- SMS4PMTCT (NCT01433185)
- Testing
- Text message
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 388 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Maternal-Fetal Relations, Paternal Behavior
3D Maternal Fetal Bonding
To determine whether 3D models of fetus' face created from 3D ultrasound will increase maternal and paternal attachment, lower stress, anxiety and depression and have improved life-style choices during pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Maternal-Fetal Relations, Paternal Behavior, Maternal Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT04540458
- Testing
- 3D printed model
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 288 people
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Mother-Child Relations
Yoga, Mother's Stress and Baby
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of yoga on the stress of mothers with babies with sleep and feeding problems, the mother-infant relationship, and the sleep and nutrition of the mother and the baby.
- Trial name
- NCT06359184
- Testing
- yoga, control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Breastfeeding, Postpartum Depression
Pacifiers and Breastfeeding Among Mothers at Risk for Postpartum Depression
We will enroll 40 mother-infant dyads in a randomized trial exploring the effect of distribution of pacifiers during the birth hospitalization to mothers at high risk for postpartum depression on pacifier use, infant feeding, and…
- Trial name
- NCT03709004
- Testing
- Pacifier
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Lactation
Recombinant Human Prolactin for Lactation Induction
The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and determine the effects of the hormone prolactin on lactation (breast milk production).
- Trial name
- NCT00181610
- Testing
- Recombinant Human Prolactin, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Mother to Child Transmission, Pregnancy in Adolescence
Digital Intervention to Address Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents Living With HIV
Pregnant adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Kenya frequently experience stigma and difficulty telling a family member about their HIV and pregnancy status.
- Conditions
- Mother to Child Transmission, Pregnancy in Adolescence, Social Stigma, Self Disclosure
- Trial name
- NCT05383755
- Testing
- Digital intervention for pregnant adolescents living with HIV
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 169 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation
Pregnancy Complications, Maternal Care Patterns
Melanated Group Midwifery Care (MGMC)
This study is being conducted to determine if a multi-level intervention for delivering maternity care can improve patient trust and engagement among Black birthing people.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Complications, Maternal Care Patterns, Patient Engagement
- Trial name
- MGMC (NCT05365815)
- Testing
- Melanated Group Midwifery Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 432 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Breastfeeding, Mothers
The Effect of Lactation Counseling on Breastfeeding Behaviors of Women
Breast milk is the main source of nutrition for newborns. Although breastfeeding is seen as a necessary process to meet the nutritional needs of babies in the early stages of life, it has a key role for a healthy generation in…
- Trial name
- NCT05484076
- Testing
- breastfeeding counseling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Postnatal Depression
Effect of the 'Mother and Baby' Program on Well-Being
The study investigates the effect of the 'Mother and Baby' (M\&B) program on the psychological health and well-being of new mothers 6-10 weeks following the birth of their baby.
- Trial name
- NCT00361478
- Testing
- Exercise and education, Education
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
Climate Change, Pregnancy
The Role of Climate Change Education on Awareness, Concern, and Hope in Pregnant Women
Climate change can negatively impact women's health at different stages of life through environmental risks such as extreme temperatures, vector-borne diseases, and air pollution.
- Trial name
- Climate Change (NCT07403513)
- Testing
- Climate Change Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Premature, Preterm Infant Health
Vitamin A Supplementation and Breast Milk Vitamin A Levels in Mothers of Preterm Infants
Preterm infants are at increased risk of vitamin A deficiency because they are born with low vitamin A stores and depend largely on breast milk to meet their nutritional needs.
- Conditions
- Premature, Preterm Infant Health, Vitamin A Deficiency, Human Milk
- Trial name
- VITAL (NCT07736768)
- Testing
- Oral multivitamin containing vitamin A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pain, Breastfeeding
The Effect of Neuraxial Analgesia on Maternal Breastfeeding
A previous randomized trial showed a possible negative association with labor neuraxial analgesia with high compared to low doses of fentanyl, and breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum.
- Trial name
- NCT01074190
- Testing
- Group 1, Group 2, Group 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 345 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Healthy
Team-Based Goals and Incentives for Community-Based Health Workers to Promote Maternal and Child Health in Bihar, India
This study is designed to evaluate the impact of team-based goals and performance-based incentives for community-based health workers on health-promoting behaviors among women related to reproductive, maternal, newborn and child…
- Trial name
- NCT03561012
- Testing
- Team-Based Goals and Incentives, Control Condition
- Volunteers
- 3,581 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Breastfeeding, Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply
Breath-Based Yoga-Supported Breastfeeding Education in Primiparous Mothers
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial (RCT) focused on improving breastfeeding outcomes among primiparous mothers in the postpartum period.
- Trial name
- BYBSE (NCT07435363)
- Testing
- Online Breastfeeding Education, Breath-Based Postpartum Yoga Program
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Depression
Co-Designing and Evaluating Additional Mothers and Babies Program Content for Expectant and New Parents of Children With Down Syndrome
Goal: This R34 study will pilot an adaptation for the Mothers and Babies (MB) program for expectant and new parents of infants with Down syndrome (MBDS).
- Trial name
- MBDS (NCT07469176)
- Testing
- Mothers and Babies, Mothers and Babies Down Syndrome
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Substance-Related Disorders, Mental Health
SET-Recovery/Healthy Home
The study conducts a community-based randomized trial comparing an adaptation of Structural Ecosystems Therapy (SET), "Healthy Home", as an enhancement of substance abuse or mental health outpatient treatment, to outpatient…
- Trial name
- SET-R (NCT02702193)
- Testing
- SET-R/Healthy Home
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Breast Feeding, Separation, Family
The Effectiveness of the Training Given to the Unable to Breastfeed Mothers Staying in the Mother's Hotel
The study was planned as a randomized controlled study to evaluate the effectiveness of breastfeeding behavior development training using Video and Simulator, given to mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit…
- Trial name
- NCT05735821
- Testing
- Giving breastfeeding training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HATİCE TETİK METİN
Breast Pumping
Initiate Study Evaluating if Mothers Who Are Both Breastfeeding and Pumping in the First Days After Delivery Report Improved Comfort Levels With the New Symphony Program Card
The study hypothesizes that mothers who are both breastfeeding and pumping in the first days report improved comfort levels with the new Symphony program card INITIATE 2.0 compared to the standard of care.
- Trial name
- Initiate (NCT04619212)
- Testing
- breast pumping as per SoC but on new software for the pump
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medela AG
Breastfeeding
Evaluation of Breastfeeding Success and Self-Efficacy in Mothers Giving Birth Via Vaginal Delivery or Cesarean Section
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted to compare breastfeeding success and breastfeeding self-efficacy levels of mothers who gave birth via vaginal delivery (spontaneous or via epidural analgesia) or cesarean…
- Trial name
- NCT05106634
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes 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