Improving breastfeeding support for new mothers
Official title: Getting the Benefits From the Beginning. Improving Breastfeeding Support for Families at Risk of Breastfeeding Difficulties
Run by Slagelse Hospital · NCT05871853 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find better ways to support new mothers in Region Zealand, Denmark, who may struggle with breastfeeding, to help them succeed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 1600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Slagelse Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Slagelse) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 25, 2023 |
| Main results expected | October 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 18, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05871853 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 15 years and older who give birth at Slagelse Hospital and their infants.
✕Probably not a fit
Families with a planned placement of the infant in foster care will 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 observational study aims to enhance breastfeeding support for families at risk of difficulties in breastfeeding, particularly in Region Zealand, Denmark. It will involve the development, implementation, and evaluation of a tailored intervention delivered across various healthcare sectors, including obstetric and neonatal departments, primary care, and civil society. The study seeks to address the lower breastfeeding rates in this region, which may be influenced by socio-economic factors and maternal health issues. By focusing on high-risk families, the study aims to provide targeted support to improve breastfeeding outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve breastfeeding rates and health outcomes for both mothers and infants.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in improving breastfeeding rates through tailored support interventions, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All women giving birth at Slagelse Hospital and their infants during the study period * Age at 15 years and above Exclusion Criteria: * families with a planned placement of the infant in a fostercare
Where it's running
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Slagelse Hospital
Slagelse, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Annemi L Frandsen, MSA — Børne- og Ungeafdelingen, Slagelse Sygehus
- Study coordinator: Annemi L Frandsen, MSA
- Email: alfr@regionsjaelland.dk
- Phone: +4522704247
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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.