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Tongue-Tie snip may help babies breastfeed longer, study finds

NCT ID NCT05946590

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hvidovre University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 100 full-term newborns with tongue-tie to see if a simple procedure called frenotomy (clipping the tight band under the tongue) helps them breastfeed longer. Researchers measured suction strength before and after the procedure and tracked breastfeeding for 6 months. The goal was to understand the link between tongue-tie, suction, and how long mothers exclusively breastfeed.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Frenotomy (tongue-tie release procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help parents and doctors understand whether tongue-tie release helps babies breastfeed longer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a large trial. Results may not apply to all babies or settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Up to 49 days

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Infant of an adult mother Delivery after 37 completed gestational weeks. Singleton or twin Infant of a mother who intends to breastfeed. At least one parents speak and write English, Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish. Exclusion Criteria: Congenital malformation. Reduced lung function.

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Conditions

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ankyloglossia Breast Feeding Infant Nutrition Disorders nutritional disorder

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Infant nutrition disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Diana Skaaning

    Hvidovre, Copenhagen, 2650, Denmark

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