New tech program aims to ease breastfeeding pain and keep moms going

NCT ID NCT05262920

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 6-week program for new mothers who were breastfeeding and experiencing breast and nipple pain. The program included a daily pain journal, text support from a nurse, and online educational modules. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could reduce pain, boost confidence, and help mothers breastfeed longer. The study involved 250 women and has already shown promising results in reducing pain during the first weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral intervention (daily journal, nurse texting, educational modules)
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could help new mothers manage pain and continue breastfeeding longer, improving health for both mother and baby.
What could go wrong: This is a completed pilot study with 250 participants, so results are preliminary. The intervention may not work for everyone, and benefits may not be seen in larger, more diverse groups.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

250 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2022

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Please reformat the Eligibility Criteria. The preferred format includes lists of inclusion and exclusion criteria as shown below. Inclusion Criteria: * women * 18 - 45 years of age * Gave birth \< 48 hours to a singleton infant \> 37 weeks gestational age * Intend to BF * Received standardized BF basics during their antenatal care * Access to the internet via own smartphone or study provided smartphone * Able to read and write English * Assessed by lactation consultant during BF Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 or \> 45 years of age * History of significant mental health disorder (e.g., major depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder) due to additional challenges in the capacity for self-management * Skin conditions on nondominant forearm which could interfere with quantitative sensory testing * Birth of an infant with medical complications or congenital anomalies

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain Breast Feeding Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Breastfeeding, exclusive Maternal distress Pain, acute Parent-child relations Self efficacy

New tech program aims to ease breastfeeding pain and keep moms going

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