Managing smartphone use for breastfeeding mothers
SMaRT Mom - Smartphone Management and Responsive Time for Breastfeeding Mothers - An Intervention Study
This study tests if helping breastfeeding mothers use their smartphones less can improve their confidence and strengthen their bond with their babies aged 3-6 months.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Bar-Ilan University, Israel Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ramat Gan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06030830 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on reducing smartphone use among breastfeeding mothers to improve their interactions with their infants. The SMaRT Mom program aims to evaluate the impact of decreased smartphone engagement on maternal self-efficacy and the socioemotional development of infants aged 3-6 months. By assessing biobehavioral mechanisms, the study seeks to enhance understanding of mother-infant dynamics in the context of modern technology. The intervention is designed to provide practical strategies for mothers to manage their smartphone use during breastfeeding.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are breastfeeding mothers with infants aged 3-6 months who exhibit signs of smartphone addiction.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological disorders, heart disease, anxiety, depression, or those using psychiatric drugs may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved mother-infant interactions and better developmental outcomes for infants.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of managing smartphone use during breastfeeding is novel, related studies have shown that reducing distractions can enhance mother-infant interactions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 3-6 months old infant * Smartphone Addiction Scale' cut-off (31 and above) Exclusion Criteria: * No neurological disorders * No heart disease * No anxiety and depression * No use of psychiatric drugs
Where this trial is running
Ramat Gan
- Gonda Brain Center, Bar-Ilan University — Ramat Gan, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ilanit Gordon, Prof.
- Email: ilanit.gordon@biu.ac.il
- Phone: +972 - 3-5317520
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.