Facilitating Lactation Through Optimized Workflows - Evaluating the Efficiency of Pumping
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different breast pumping protocols in increasing milk production among lactating individuals diagnosed with primary low milk supply, and to investigate the associated molecular, hormonal, and inflammatory mechanisms driving milk output.
| Condition(s) | Low Milk Supply |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different breast pumping protocols in increasing milk production among lactating individuals diagnosed with primary low milk supply, and to investigate the associated molecular, hormonal, and inflammatory mechanisms driving milk output. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking * Lactating parents of singleton, term infants less than 3 months of age * Intend to breastfeed and are breastfeeding (at the breast) at least 3 times per day Exclusion criteria: * Twins and other multiples * Contraindications to or unable to breastfeed * Major congenital anomaly or unexpected surgery * Elevated maternal depression * Low milk transfer * No electricity or smartphone access |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | University of Rochester |
| Locations | Rochester, New York, United States |
| Start date | 2026-05-07 |
| NCT ID | NCT07260968 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07260968 |