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Texts boost breast milk production in NICU moms

NCT ID NCT04097860

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether personalized text messages, including real-time breast milk sodium levels, could help mothers of critically ill infants pump more milk. 122 mothers participated. The goal was to see if this mobile health approach is feasible and increases milk volume.

What this could mean

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Active substance
personalized text messages with breast milk sodium biomarker feedback
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help mothers of hospitalized infants produce more breast milk, supporting infant health.
What could go wrong
This was a small feasibility study with 122 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on daily text messaging, which may not suit all mothers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

122 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2020

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * stated intent to provide BM to the infant * infant not expected to be stable enough to bottle/breastfeed for \> 14 days * owns a mobile phone with unrestricted SMS capability. * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * known illicit drug use * breast reduction or augmentation * positive HIV status * does not anticipate being able to bring BM to the NICU at least 4X/week * infant not expected to live \> 7 days following delivery * COVID-19 positive

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Conditions

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Breast Milk Expression

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Breast pumping

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UF Health Children's Hospital

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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