Can oxygen or light heal breastfeeding nipple cracks?

NCT ID NCT07370051

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether applying topical oxygen or LED light therapy can help heal nipple cracks in breastfeeding mothers. About 51 mothers with cracked nipples will be split into three groups: one gets oxygen, one gets LED light, and one gets standard care. The goal is to see if these treatments reduce pain, speed healing, and improve breastfeeding success.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: topical oxygen and LED light therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to heal nipple cracks and help mothers breastfeed more comfortably.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 51 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatments are experimental for this use, and there is no prior evidence for topical oxygen on nipple cracks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer Breast Feeding

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST BREASTFEEDING MIDWIFERY NEWBORN INFANT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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