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Dads get a lesson: quick breastfeeding class may boost baby health

NCT ID NCT07341256

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Timuçin İmdadoğlu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a short, face-to-face education session for fathers right after birth can improve how they support breastfeeding. Researchers will enroll 240 fathers of healthy newborns and compare those who get the session to those who receive routine care. They will measure paternal support and whether babies are exclusively breastfed at 1, 3, and 6 months.

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Active substance
Father-focused breastfeeding education session
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that involving fathers with a short education session boosts breastfeeding rates and family support.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 240 participants, so results may not apply to all families. The education is brief and may not change long-term behavior.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 240 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Fathers or partners aged 18 years or older. * Fathers or partners of healthy term newborns (≥37 weeks gestation). * Newborns without major congenital anomalies or chronic medical conditions. * Fathers or partners present during the early postnatal period. * Ability to understand and communicate in Turkish. * Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Fathers or partners of preterm infants (\<37 weeks gestation). * Newborns requiring neonatal intensive care unit admission. * Newborns with major congenital anomalies or severe medical conditions. * Fathers or partners unable to complete follow-up assessments. * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.

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Conditions

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Breast Feeding

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Breastfeeding Exclusive breastfeeding Paternal support

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sancaktepe Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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