Breathing before breastfeeding to help moms of NICU babies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial from eastern Turkey examined the effect of structured breathing exercises performed before breastfeeding on maternal anxiety, well-being, and infant stress indicators in NICU mothers. Eligible participants were mothers 18 or older with infants in the NICU who were breastfeeding, and they were assigned to either the breathing exercise group or standard care in a 1:1 fashion with double-blind allocation. The intervention targets autonomic stabilization before feeding sessions, with outcomes including maternal psychological measures and infant stress indicators assessed over time. The study emphasizes ethical approvals, hospital-based procedures, and adherence to lactation and NICU protocols. A post-hoc power analysis is planned to evaluate the main outcome’s study power.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Ability to communicate verbally,
* Being 18 years of age or older,
* Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit,
* Breastfeeding.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a psychiatric diagnosis according to medical records,
* The mother having a definite health problem in the postpartum period that prevents breastfeeding (heart disease, etc.),
* The study being terminated due to the newborn being discharged from the hospital,
* Incomplete data collection.

Where it's running

• Fırat University
  Elâzığ, Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sümeyye Barut — Firat University
• Study coordinator: Sümeyye Barut, PhD
• Email: smyybrt2344@hotmail.com
• Phone: +905386188863

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.