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

NCT ID NCT07582848

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.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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  • Children's Hospital of New York

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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  • Children's Mercy Hospital

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

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  • Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38103, United States

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  • Lurie Children's Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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  • Phoenix Children's Hospital

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States

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