Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 Months and up Women only

Impact of smartphone use on breastfeeding success

Official title: Breastfeeding Failure: Influence of Smartphone Use and Distraction Factors

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT05916079 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how using smartphones affects breastfeeding success and duration for new mothers in the hospital.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Months and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Amiens, Picardie)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 16, 2023
Main results expectedJune 2026
Study endsJune 2026
Registry record updatedJune 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT05916079 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are breastfeeding mothers with newborns who are born in the maternity ward of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital.

Probably not a fit

Patients who may not receive benefit from this study include mothers who refuse to participate or those who are hospitalized during the neonatal period.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates how smartphone use and distraction factors affect the success and duration of breastfeeding among mothers with newborns. It focuses on breastfeeding mothers in the maternity ward of Amiens-Picardie University Hospital. By examining the relationship between smartphone distractions and breastfeeding outcomes, the study aims to provide insights into how technology may influence maternal-infant bonding and breastfeeding practices.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify strategies to improve breastfeeding success and duration by minimizing distractions from smartphone use.

How similar studies have gone: While the impact of smartphone use on breastfeeding has not been extensively studied, other research has indicated that distractions can negatively affect maternal-infant interactions.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* breastfeeding mothers of Newborn breastfed infant born in the maternity ward of the Amiens-Picardie University Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mother refusing to participate in the study; hospitalization during the neonatal period

Where it's running

  • Amiens University Hospital
    Amiens, Picardie, France
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.