Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Breastfeeding Difficulties (NCT05843279) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Breastfeeding Difficulties
Spain200 participantsStarted 2023-07-01
Plain-language summary
The objective of this randomized, single-blind clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of two treatments (Myofunctional Therapy and breastfeeding sessions) in infants who have difficulty breastfeeding during the first week of life.
The main questions to be answered are:
* Is breastfeeding improved with this type of intervention?
* What type of intervention is better?
* After carrying out these interventions, does the baby need to undergo surgery if it presents a sublingual frenulum? Participants must be infants who are one week old and who have been diagnosed with ankyloglossia through the Hazelbaker Scale. They will be randomly distributed into the two intervention groups and after one month of treatment, they will be assessed again using the same scale.
The researchers will compare the results between these two groups in order to verify the best intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Days – 31 Days
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Full-term infants exclusively breastfed
* Born both by normal delivery and by cesarean section
* Who presented difficulty in breastfeeding
Exclusion Criteria:
* Preterm newborns
* With low birth weight (less than 2,500 kg)
* Mothers with flat or inverted nipples
* Patients who did not wish and did not authorize to participate in the study.
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?
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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.