Clinical trials
Breastfeeding clinical trials
Below are recruiting breastfeeding clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 86 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07609693Recruiting
Oxytocin Massage to Help New Mothers With Breastfeeding
This study tests whether a special massage technique using oxytocin (a natural hormone) can help new mothers who are struggling with milk production or milk flow in the first 1–2 days after birth. The goal is to see if the massage improves breastfeeding confidence and milk release.
Kahramanmaraş, MerkezAges 18 years+ - NCT07560553Recruiting
Teaching Mothers How to Breastfeed Successfully
This study tests whether special breastfeeding education classes help pregnant women prepare to breastfeed their babies. Researchers want to see if learning from healthcare providers before birth makes breastfeeding easier and more successful.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–45 - NCT07525830Recruiting
Sleep and bonding support during maternity hospital stay
This study looks at how to help new mothers and babies sleep better and bond together while in the hospital after birth. Researchers want to understand what support helps mothers who are breastfeeding get better rest during their stay.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+ - NCT07523932Recruiting
Digital check-ins after cesarean delivery with a midwife
This study tests whether receiving digital (phone or app) follow-up care from a midwife after cesarean delivery helps with your recovery and your baby's health. You'll be compared to standard care to see if this new approach works well.
GiresunAges 18–45 - NCT07467694Recruiting
Postnatal exercise to activate baby's brown fat
This trial tests if exercise after childbirth can activate your baby's brown fat, which helps with metabolism. It may benefit mothers and their healthy, full-term babies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–45 - NCT07453264Recruiting
Warming care at birth for newborns
This trial tests a special care bundle to keep babies warm right after birth. It may help with temperature, heart rate, and make breastfeeding easier.
Kocaeli, darıcaAges 2 hours–2 hours - NCT05553743Recruiting
Study of donated breast milk and how it affects child health
This study looks at breast milk donated for research and how it may relate to infant and child health. If you’re an adult who is breastfeeding and can donate extra milk, you may be able to participate.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06824337Recruiting
Walking program for healthy new mothers
This study tests a walking program for new mothers who had a healthy, full-term pregnancy. It uses a mobile phone to help you track your steps and recover safely.
NiğdeAges 1.5 years–35 years - NCT06830148Recruiting
Tongue movement after tongue-tie release for better breastfeeding
This study tests whether gently moving the tongue after a tongue-tie release (frenotomy) helps babies breastfeed better. It's for babies under 3 months old who are having their tongue-tie cut with scissors and are breastfeeding at least some of the time.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Up to 3 months - NCT07345494Recruiting
YORVIPATH pregnancy and breastfeeding safety study
This study tracks the health of mothers and babies who were exposed to YORVIPATH (a medicine for hypoparathyroidism) around the time of pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It aims to understand if the medicine affects pregnancy outcomes or infant health.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 15–50 - 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+ - NCT07293559Recruiting
Understanding infant feeding choices in women with HIV
This study looks at how women with HIV decide whether to breastfeed, and what support they get from healthcare providers and family. It aims to learn about their experiences and needs.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT07162025Recruiting
Improving nutrition for babies born by C-section
This study looks at whether special nutrition can help babies born by C-section grow and develop well. It may help you understand how feeding choices affect your baby's health.
Jouy-en-JosasAges 18 years+ - NCT06563726Recruiting
Sodium awareness study for breastfeeding moms of preemies
This study looks at whether tracking sodium levels in breast milk can help mothers of preterm babies improve their milk supply. If you are a new mom who gave birth before 35 weeks and plan to pump for at least two weeks, this trial may help you learn more about your milk.
Seattle, WashingtonAges Any age - NCT06987331Enrolling by invitation
Mindful pregnancy support for breastfeeding confidence
This study tests whether haptonomy (gentle touch guided by awareness) combined with mindfulness helps pregnant women feel more confident about breastfeeding and positive about feeding their baby. You must be 20 to 32 weeks pregnant with one healthy baby and no major pregnancy risks.
Yozgat, AkdağmadeniAges 1.5 years–4 years - NCT06993103RecruitingPhase 4
Pasteurized donor milk for newborns of mothers with diabetes
This trial tests if giving pasteurized donor human milk to newborns of mothers with diabetes can help their health. It compares donor milk to regular baby formula as a supplement when extra feeding is needed soon after birth.
Brisbane, QueenslandAges birth–2 days - NCT06955715Recruiting
Pasteurized donor milk for HIV-exposed babies: a pilot study
This study tests if pasteurized donor human milk is a safe and acceptable option for infants exposed to HIV. It may help families who cannot or choose not to breastfeed.
Saskatoon, SaskatchewanAges 15 years+ - NCT06941025Recruiting
Safety of Elfabrio in pregnant and breastfeeding women with Fabry disease
This study follows women with Fabry disease who took the medicine Elfabrio during pregnancy or breastfeeding to see if it is safe for them and their babies. It helps doctors learn more about how this treatment affects mothers and infants.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT06851286Enrolling by invitation
Laughter therapy for new moms' stress, sleep, and breastfeeding
This trial tests whether laughter therapy (special laughing exercises) can help new mothers feel less stressed, sleep better, and improve their breastfeeding experience. You would join online group laughter sessions and share how you're feeling.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18 years+ - NCT04252066Recruiting
Pregnancy and breastfeeding study for women with Fabry disease
This study follows pregnant and breastfeeding women with Fabry disease (and their infants) to better understand what happens during pregnancy and early life. You may or may not be taking migalastat, and the goal is to gather real-world information that could help future care.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - 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+ - 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 - NCT06673160Recruiting
Increasing breast milk production for mothers of premature babies
This study tests whether a special pumping schedule helps mothers of very premature babies (born before 32 weeks) produce more breast milk. It is designed for babies born weighing less than 1500 grams and who are cared for at our hospital.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT06628687Recruiting
Study checking omaveloxolone health effects during pregnancy and breastfeeding
This study follows people with Friedreich's ataxia who took omaveloxolone during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, to check how the drug affected their health and their baby's health. It helps doctors understand the safety of this treatment for mothers and babies.
Morrisville, North CarolinaAges 16 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for breastfeeding?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 86 recruiting breastfeeding 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 breastfeeding 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 breastfeeding 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.