Combining newborn and lactation consultations for new mothers
IMPAC: Integrated Maternal Postpartum Appointment Combination in Mayo Clinic Health System Northwest Wisconsin
NA · Mayo Clinic · NCT06395168
This study tests if combining a newborn check-up with a breastfeeding support appointment can help new mothers start and continue breastfeeding more successfully.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 246 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Eau Claire, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06395168 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates whether integrating the first post-hospital newborn provider visit with a lactation consultation into a single appointment can improve breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates. By reducing the number of appointments for new mothers, the study aims to provide early lactation support while measuring outcomes such as breastfeeding duration and maternal satisfaction. The effectiveness of this combined visit will be compared to the traditional separate visit model, with the goal of enhancing care quality and patient experience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are mothers aged 18 and older who have given birth within the past four days and intend to breastfeed.
Not a fit: Patients who do not intend to breastfeed or have medical complications that interfere with breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to higher rates of breastfeeding initiation and continuation among new mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with integrated care models, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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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.
Where this trial is running
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire Clinic — Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Melissa Thompson, CNP, DNP, APNP — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Linh Tran
- Phone: 715-838-5871
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Breast Feeding