Sleepless nights may sabotage breastfeeding, new study warns
NCT ID NCT07413185
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores how severe sleep deprivation in the first 48 hours after childbirth impacts a mother's motivation to breastfeed and her breastfeeding success. Researchers will track 167 new mothers, including those who had C-sections, using surveys and feeding assessments. The goal is to identify early signs of trouble so nurses can offer better support.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 167 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population will consist of primiparous and multiparous women aged ≥18 years who have delivered a healthy term infant, whose newborn is not admitted to the NICU, and who initiated breastfeeding within the first 48 hours postpartum.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Primiparous or multiparous women aged 18 years and older * Having a healthy term delivery * Infant not admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) * Initiated breastfeeding within the first 48 hours postpartum Exclusion Criteria: * Complications requiring sedation * Severe postpartum hemorrhage * Severe postoperative pain or need for narcotic analgesics
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Acibadem Health Group
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Altunizade, Turkey (Türkiye)
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