Mayo Clinic Health System Northwest Wisconsin Integrated Maternal Postpartum Appointment Combination (NCT06395168) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mayo Clinic Health System Northwest Wisconsin Integrated Maternal Postpartum Appointment Combination
United States246 participantsStarted 2024-08-19
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to explore whether combining the first post-hospital newborn provider visit and lactation consultation into a single appointment can enhance rates of successful breastfeeding initiation and continuation at predefined intervals (e.g., one week, one month, two months, three months, four months, six months, and 12 months postpartum).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Mothers aged greater than or equal to 18 years.
* Mothers who are able to provide informed consent for participation in this study.
* Mothers registered as patients at Mayo Clinic Health System Northwest Wisconsin.
* Mothers who have given birth within the past four days prior to enrollment into this study.
* Mothers who intend to breastfeed their newborns.
* Mothers who are willing and able to participate in this study.
* Mothers who are able to communicate in English.
* Mothers with the ability to connect to the internet and complete electronic data collection.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Mothers who are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent for participation in this study.
* Mothers less than 18 years of age.
* Mothers unable to complete study procedures or follow-up visits.
* Mothers with medical complications that could interfere with breastfeeding (e.g., breast reduction).
* Mothers who have no intention to breastfeed their newborns.
* Mothers who are unwilling to follow up with lactation.
* Infants who have already had their first postpartum outpatient provider visit.
* Pre-term infants (less than 37 weeks).
* Special care admission greater than two days.
* Length of stay or anticipated LOS greater than four days.
* Transfer to an outside facility.
* Inability to communicate in English.
* When slots are no longer available.
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
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Difference of breastfeeding rates with a combined lactation/newborn visit versus separate visits.
Timeframe: Duration of the study (expected 1 year)