Using supplements to help increase milk supply in breastfeeding women
Official title: Effect of Single Ingredient and Blend Galactagogue Supplements on Increasing Milk Supply in Lactating Women Experiencing Diagnosed or Perceived Low Milk Supply
Run by Winthrop University · NCT05398367 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether three different supplements can help breastfeeding women who have low milk supply produce more milk.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Winthrop University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rock Hill, South Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 5, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05398367 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are lactating women aged 18 to 39 who are experiencing diagnosed or perceived low milk supply.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of breast reduction or those who have previously used galactagogues during the current lactation cycle 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 study investigates the effects of three different supplements—Oat Mama Lactation Supplement, moringa, and shatavari—on milk production in lactating women experiencing low milk supply. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups, including a placebo group, and will receive weekly support from a lactation consultant. Milk output will be measured at three intervals during the 20-day trial, and blood samples will be collected to analyze serum prolactin levels. The goal is to determine if these supplements can effectively increase milk supply compared to a placebo.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide evidence-based recommendations for lactating women struggling with low milk supply.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on galactagogues, this specific combination and methodology is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participants in the study must: * Be struggling with diagnosed or perceived low milk supply * Be willing to consume a randomly assigned galactagogue or placebo supplement * Be willing to provide a blood sample at each lactation consult (day 1, 10, 20) * Be willing to provide 24-hour expressed milk volume either using pre- and post-feed weights, total pump output, or a combination of both on day 1, 10, and 20 Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if: * They have a history of breast reduction * They have a history of utilizing in vitro fertilization * They are not a biological female with mammary glands present for producing milk * They have consumed galactagogues with the intention of increasing their milk supply during the current lactation cycle * They are under age 18 or above age 39
Where it's running
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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hope K Lima, PhD — Winthrop University
- Study coordinator: Hope K Lima, PhD
- Email: limah@winthrop.edu
- Phone: 803-323-4540
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.