CompletedNot Applicable

Care Based on the Lactation Management Model Provided to Mothers With Babies in the Intensive Care Unit

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2022-01-10

Plain-language summary

Using breast stimulating techniques (skin-to-skin contact, relaxation exercises, breast massage, nipple stimulation, hot application, etc.) stimulates the secretion of milk and increases its amount. This study aimed to determine the effect of care based on the lactation management model offered to mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit, on the amount of breast milk and duration of breastfeeding.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18-35, * The baby is still in intensive care, * Gave birth at 34 weeks of gestation and above, * The baby was taken to intensive care within the first 3 days after birth, * The baby will stay in the neonatal intensive care unit for at least 3 more days, * The baby has started breastfeeding, * Giving breast milk to the baby by expressing it, * Not using any medication that will affect milk quantity, * Does not have a psychiatric disease that will affect breastfeeding in the postpartum period, * Availability by phone, language, etc. Mothers who do not have communication problems. Exclusion Criteria: * Not between the ages of 18-35, * The baby is discharged from intensive care, * Those whose gestational age is less than 34 weeks, * The baby is taken to intensive care after the first 3 days after birth, * The baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit for at least 3 days, * The baby has not started breastfeeding, * Breastfeeding, * Those who use medication that will affect the amount of milk, * Having a psychiatric disease that will affect breastfeeding in the postpartum period, * Mothers with communication problems.

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.

What they're measuring

Scoring system for the amount of breast milk the baby receives

Timeframe: Change from before implementation and 4th week of practice

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06125548

SponsorMersin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-01

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