Can a new guideline help mothers breastfeed babies with heart defects?

NCT ID NCT07582848

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a special breastfeeding guideline for infants born with congenital heart disease (CHD). Researchers want to see if the guideline helps more mothers breastfeed directly and reduces stress. About 266 mother-infant pairs will take part across multiple hospitals, with some hospitals using the new guideline and others providing usual care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: breastfeeding clinical practice guideline
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a proven approach to help more mothers directly breastfeed infants with congenital heart disease, potentially improving health outcomes for both.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results may vary by hospital and family adherence. The study hasn't started yet, and benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital heart disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE (CHD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
Children's Hospital of New York

New York, New York, 10032, United States
Children's Mercy Hospital

Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Memphis, Tennessee, 38103, United States
Lurie Children's Hospital

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States

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