Breastfeeding myths may be undermining new moms – study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07067554
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether believing common breastfeeding myths (like 'colostrum should be thrown away') lowers a mother's motivation to breastfeed. Researchers will survey 191 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months. The goal is to understand this link so that future support can better address misconceptions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds a link, it could help design better education programs to bust myths and support breastfeeding mothers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures beliefs and motivation, so it cannot prove cause and effect or lead directly to a new therapy.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 191 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Mothers aged 18 or older with an infant between 0-6 months, meeting eligibility criteria and providing consent.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Having an infant aged 0-6 months * Having breastfed the baby at least once * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a physical or psychiatric health condition that prevents breastfeeding * Having had a multiple (twin or more) pregnancy * Exclusively formula-feeding the baby
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Acıbadem University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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