Hands-free pump aims to boost lactation for black mothers in the NICU
NCT ID NCT05147987
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a discreet, hands-free wearable breast pump could help Black mothers of critically ill infants in the NICU pump more often and produce more milk. Forty mothers were randomly assigned to use either the wearable pump with a tracking app or a standard pump. The goal was to see if the wearable pump is feasible and shows promise for a larger future study.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hands-free wearable breast pump
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a practical way to help Black mothers in the NICU pump more often and produce more breast milk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The device may not significantly improve milk production or pumping frequency.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States