Impact of wearable breast pumps on milk expression in mothers of premature infants
More Time More Milk - Wearable, Wireless Breast Pumps to Increase Accessibility of Milk Expression for NICU Mothers
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Texas at Austin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Austin, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06723067 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are mothers of infants born at or below 29 weeks of gestation who are actively pumping milk.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently using their own wearable breast pumps may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While the use of wearable breast pumps is gaining interest, this specific approach has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Austin, Texas
- 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
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.