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Exercise and feeding tips may boost milk production in obese mothers — a trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT06975527

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether adding aerobic exercise to standard breastfeeding guidelines can improve milk flow and help manage body weight in obese mothers with low milk supply. The trial enrolls women aged 25–35 with a BMI of 30–40 who are two months postpartum. Researchers will measure changes in milk flow, prolactin levels, and weight of both mother and baby.

What this could mean

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Active substance
aerobic exercise and breastfeeding guidelines
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to boost milk production and help manage weight in obese breastfeeding mothers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial without a control group for the exercise component, so results may not be generalizable. Individual responses to exercise and guidelines can vary widely.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

72 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Multiparous obese mothers having number of parity ranges from two to four times. * Lactating mothers within 2nd month after delivery. * All of them diagnosed by gynecologist as having insufficient lactation * Age will range from 25-35 years old. * Body mass index: 30-40 Kg/m². Exclusion Criteria: * Lactating women suffering from postpartum hemorrhage * Poor mammary development * Cardio respiratory disease * Diabetes mellitus * Breast cancer * Getting pregnant again during breast feeding period * Mental disorders * Previous surgeries in the chest, breast or the surrounding area * Anemia * Having twins or causes that hindering normal breast feeding as (mastitis, retracted, cracked, inflamed or inverted nipple)

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Conditions

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Breast Feeding

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Breastfeeding

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mai mohamed mohamed Elshafei

    Beheira, Egypt

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