CompletedNot Applicable

Breast Versus Bottle Study

United States94 participantsStarted 2018-10-15

Plain-language summary

The objective of the proposed research is to conduct a within-subject experimental study that will assess the effect of feeding mode (breast- versus bottle-feeding) on the quality and outcome of infant feeding interactions.

Who can participate

Age range

0 Weeks – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers 18-40 years of age * Infants 0-24 weeks of age * Infants who have not yet been introduced to complementary foods and beverages * Dyads are breast- and bottle-feeding * Mother is predominantly or solely responsible for infant feeding Exclusion Criteria: * preterm birth (i.e., gestational age \<37 weeks) * low birth weight (\<2500 g) * maternal smoking during pregnancy * current or past medical conditions that interfere with oral feeding * history of slow growth or failure to thrive * weight for length percentile \<5th * diagnosed developmental delay (e.g., Down's syndrome)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Infant Intake During the Observed Feeding (mL)

Timeframe: 2-hour period

Maternal Sensitivity to Infant Cues

Timeframe: 2-hour period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03704051

SponsorCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-03-15

Results submitted2022-07-22

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Who can participate

Age range

0 Weeks – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.