Impact of wearable breast pumps on milk expression in mothers of premature infants
Official title: More Time More Milk - Wearable, Wireless Breast Pumps to Increase Accessibility of Milk Expression for NICU Mothers
Run by University of Texas at Austin · NCT06723067 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether using a new wearable breast pump can help mothers of premature infants express more milk compared to their usual hospital-grade pump.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
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| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Texas at Austin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Austin, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 2025 |
| Study ends | June 2025 |
| Registry record updated | December 9, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06723067 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are mothers of infants born at or below 29 weeks of gestation who are actively pumping milk.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are currently using their own wearable breast pumps may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the effectiveness of wearable, wireless breast pumps in increasing the frequency and amount of milk expressed by mothers of premature infants. It employs a randomized, controlled crossover design where mothers will use both the wearable pump and their usual hospital-grade pump. Eligible participants are mothers of infants born at or below 29 weeks of gestation, who are still pumping at least four weeks after birth. The study aims to assess how these innovative pumps can facilitate milk expression during daily activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance milk expression for mothers of premature infants, potentially improving infant nutrition and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of wearable breast pumps is gaining interest, this specific approach has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mother of infant born at 29+6 weeks or below * Mother still pumping at 4 weeks since birth Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of mothers own wearable pump
Where it's running
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Ascension Seton Medical Center
Austin, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alan Groves — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Erica Ortiz
- Email: erica.ortiz@ascension.org
- Phone: 512-324-1085
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.