Improving treatment for painful breast infections in breastfeeding individuals
Improving treatment of lactation mastitis: leveraging claims data to fill evidence gaps
This study is looking at how well different antibiotics work for treating lactation mastitis, a painful condition that many breastfeeding people experience, and it also wants to see if there are differences in treatment based on race and ethnicity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10952650 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates lactation mastitis, a painful condition affecting many breastfeeding individuals, by analyzing healthcare claims data to compare the effectiveness of different antibiotic treatments. The study aims to identify which antibiotics are most effective in preventing treatment failure and to document any disparities in treatment based on race and ethnicity. By constructing a large cohort of over 5,000 diagnosed cases, the research team will conduct detailed analyses to understand the impact of antibiotic choice on outcomes like abscess formation and hospital admissions. This approach combines expertise from infectious disease epidemiology and lactation care to fill critical gaps in current treatment guidelines.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are breastfeeding individuals diagnosed with lactation mastitis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not breastfeeding or who do not have a diagnosis of lactation mastitis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment protocols for lactation mastitis, reducing pain and complications for breastfeeding individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that analyzing claims data can effectively identify treatment disparities and improve clinical outcomes, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Bloomington, United States
- Trustees of Indiana University — Bloomington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ludema, Christina Marie — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Ludema, Christina Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.