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Can simple shoulder exercises help new moms breastfeed better?

NCT ID NCT07576296

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two types of shoulder exercises—scapular posterior tilt exercises and cross-body stretching—to see which better improves breastfeeding efficiency, latch quality, and posture in postpartum women with rounded shoulders. Thirty-four women who have had a C-section and are between 2 weeks and 6 months postpartum will participate. Each group will do their assigned exercises for 20-30 minutes, three times a week, for six weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Scapular posterior tilt exercises and cross-body stretching
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer simple exercises to help new mothers breastfeed more comfortably and effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The exercises may not significantly improve breastfeeding or posture.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 34 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mutiparous females. * previous cesarean section deliveries * Postpartum women between 2 weeks and 6 months postpartum. * Experiencing shoulder discomfort or poor posture Exclusion Criteria: * History of recent trauma or surgery such a Arthroscopy for Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Replacement that affecting the shoulder complex. * Mother with history of breast cancer and hepatitis * History of shoulder surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal disorders affecting the upper back/shoulder (Trapezius muscles train, Levator scapulae and rhomboid overuse) * Severe postnatal complications (e.g., mastitis, postpartum depression, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding puerperal disorder

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Postpartum complication

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sheikh Zaid Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 6400, Pakistan

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