Clinical trials
Breast Milk clinical trials
Below are recruiting breast milk clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 46 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07716813Recruiting
Breast milk or sugar water for pain during heel prick in babies
This study tests whether giving breast milk or sugar water (10% or 20% dextrose) just before a routine heel prick can reduce pain and keep your baby's heart rate and oxygen levels more stable. It is designed for moderately premature babies in the NICU.
MersinAges 7 months–3.1 years - NCT05700162Enrolling by invitation
Video and photo support during milk pumping for NICU mothers
This study tests whether showing mothers photos, videos, and live images of their baby during milk pumping can improve the milk-feeding process for babies in the NICU. If you can’t breastfeed and you use a smart phone, this could be helpful and give a more personal connection to your baby while you pump.
Eskişehir, EskişehirAges 1 day–4 weeks - NCT06037421Recruiting
Bacteria in breast milk of NICU mothers
This study looks at the bacteria naturally found in breast milk. Researchers want to learn more about the germs in milk from mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Corbeil-Essonnes, FranceAges 1 hour+ - NCT06056583RecruitingPhase 4
How cimetidine passes into breast milk
This study looks at how the drug cimetidine gets into breast milk after healthy mothers take it. The goal is to find out how much reaches the baby and how it affects their body.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 2 weeks–50 years - NCT06152835Recruiting
Study on breast milk in healthy Italian mothers
This study wants to learn more about what makes up breast milk in healthy mothers. If you join, researchers will analyze your milk to understand its ingredients and how they support your baby.
NaplesAges 20–40 - NCT06706115Recruiting
Testing breast milk nasal drops in preterm babies
This study tests whether putting a few drops of breast milk into a preterm baby's nose can help their brain get more oxygen. It is for babies who are not yet ready to feed all by mouth and who don't have certain health problems.
KonyaAges 6 months–9 months - NCT07669077RecruitingPhase 1
Study of Nipocalimab in breast milk of healthy nursing women
This trial tests how much of the drug nipocalimab gets into breast milk. It is for healthy women who are currently breastfeeding their baby.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07096011Recruiting
Studying obesity risks in young infants
This study looks at very young babies to understand early signs of obesity risk. If your baby is under 4 months old and mainly drinks breastmilk, they may help researchers learn more about how body growth and feeding relate to health later in life.
Baton Rouge, LouisianaAges 2 weeks–4 months - NCT06042803Recruiting
Study on medicine levels in breastmilk
This study looks at how medicines pass into breastmilk. It helps understand the safety of medications while breastfeeding. If you take medicine and breastfeed, this study may be an option for you.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06831474RecruitingPhase 1
Rivaroxaban in breast milk after childbirth
This study looks at how a blood thinner called rivaroxaban enters breast milk after delivery. It may help women who need this medication while breastfeeding.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07346716Recruiting
Medicines in breast milk and infant exposure
This trial studies how medicines you take while breastfeeding get into your breast milk and what that might mean for your baby. It could help you understand if your medication is safe while nursing.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05813184Recruiting
Prenatal antibiotics and breast milk effects on newborn immunity
This study looks at how taking antibiotics during late pregnancy affects a baby’s early immune protection, with breastfeeding as an important factor. You may be able to join if you plan to breastfeed and either received antibiotics for at least 7 days after 32 weeks or did not receive such antibiotics during pregnancy.
MilanAges 18–40 - NCT06738563Recruiting
Breast milk and virus transmission study
This study looks at whether breast milk can carry or spread different viruses. It is for women who donate to a specific milk bank in France.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05398367Recruiting
Supplement study to help low milk supply during breastfeeding
This study tests whether a supplement (either an active “galactagogue” or a placebo) can increase milk supply in people who feel they have low breast milk. You would have several check-ins and milk/milk-expression measurements to see if your milk volume changes.
Rock Hill, South CarolinaAges 18–40 - NCT07654751RecruitingPhase 4
Study of Tremfya in breast milk of breastfeeding women
This study measures how much Tremfya (guselkumab) gets into breast milk for women who are already taking it for conditions like psoriasis or arthritis and choose to breastfeed. It helps understand if the drug passes to the baby.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06746532RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Breast milk nose drops for brain injury in newborns
This trial tests whether giving fresh breast milk as nose drops can help newborns with brain injury from lack of oxygen. It aims to see if this simple treatment can improve brain recovery.
BudapestAges Up to 2 days - NCT06747260RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Breast milk through the nose for HIE
This trial tests whether giving fresh breast milk through the nose is safe and possible for newborns with HIE (a brain injury from oxygen loss at birth) who are already receiving cooling therapy. It may help protect the brain and reduce injury.
BudapestAges Up to 2 days - NCT05979532Recruiting
Milk Study for Breastfeeding Moms and Newborns
This study looks at the natural content of breast milk from mothers who breastfeed their newborns for at least 6 months. By donating small extra milk samples, you help researchers understand what makes milk so good for babies.
UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT07042009Recruiting
Nutrition resources for new milk donors
This trial tests if providing nutrition information helps new mothers who donate milk. It's designed for donors at one specific hospital milk bank.
ChesterAges 18 years+ - NCT06394453Recruiting
Feeding during cooling for brain injury in newborns
This study looks at whether it is safe to give small amounts of milk to babies who are being cooled for brain injury after a difficult birth. It may help doctors decide if feeding during cooling can improve outcomes.
CracowAges Up to 6 hours - NCT06830226Enrolling by invitation
Domperidone and preterm breast milk nutrients
This study looks at how domperidone, a medicine used to help increase breast milk supply, affects the nutritional content of breast milk from mothers of premature babies. By understanding this, doctors can better support your baby's growth.
LisbonAges Any age - NCT06691932Recruiting
Breastfeeding vs. Pumped Milk: Infant Nutrition Study
This study compares the health and development of babies who feed directly at the breast versus those who get pumped breast milk. It aims to understand how different ways of feeding human milk affect infant nutrition and growth.
Rochester, New YorkAges birth–40 years - NCT04294368Recruiting
Fortifying donor breast milk for very premature babies
This study tests whether adding extra nutrition (fortifying) to donated breast milk helps very premature infants grow better and safely. You might be offered a fortified donor milk feeding plan if your baby meets the timing and medical criteria.
New York, New YorkAges 1 day–3 weeks - NCT05183165RecruitingTeam says not enrolling
Study measures copper levels in breast milk for Wilson’s disease
This study measures how much copper is present in breast milk in people with Wilson’s disease. It aims to provide safer guidance for breastfeeding during treatment, including during pregnancy.
ParisAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for breast milk?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 46 recruiting breast milk studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a breast milk trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a breast milk trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.