CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation on Breast Milk Volume and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Mothers of Preterm Infants

Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2023-10-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates whether using virtual reality (VR) for relaxation helps mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk and feel more confident about breastfeeding. Mothers in the intervention group used VR headsets to watch calming nature videos while listening to music before expressing milk. The study compares their milk volume and self-efficacy scores to a control group receiving standard care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers who have given birth to a single infant between 32 and 35 weeks of gestation. * Mothers whose infants are hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). * Mothers who have delivered via Cesarean section. * First-time mothers (Primiparous). * Mothers who are willing to provide breast milk and participate in the study. * Mothers whose infants are not yet able to breastfeed directly and require milk expression. Exclusion Criteria: * Mothers with any systemic or psychiatric diseases. * Mothers with obstetric complications. * Mothers who have a history of using addictive substances. * Mothers who use medications or herbal products to increase breast milk (galactagogues). * Mothers with hearing or vision impairments that would prevent the use of a VR headset. * Mothers whose infants have congenital anomalies.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Daily Breast Milk Volume

Timeframe: Daily for 3 consecutive days.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07336186

SponsorKocaeli University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-01

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