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Can oxygen or light heal breastfeeding nipple cracks?

NCT ID NCT07370051

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether applying topical oxygen or LED light therapy can help heal nipple cracks in breastfeeding mothers. About 51 mothers with cracked nipples will be split into three groups: one gets oxygen, one gets LED light, and one gets standard care. The goal is to see if these treatments reduce pain, speed healing, and improve breastfeeding success.

What this could mean

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Active substance
topical oxygen and LED light therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to heal nipple cracks and help mothers breastfeed more comfortably.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 51 participants, so results may not apply widely. The treatments are experimental for this use, and there is no prior evidence for topical oxygen on nipple cracks.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 51 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18-40, * Those who gave birth at term (37-42 weeks), * Those whose baby was 0-28 days old at the first visit, * Those diagnosed with nipple fissures, * Breastfeeding their baby, * Those who have had a single birth, * Those without a diagnosis of psychiatric illness and who are not taking related medication. Exclusion Criteria: * Those with infection, mastitis, abscess, etc. accompanying nipple injury, * Those who have started medical treatment for nipple injury, * Those who are unable to continue breastfeeding, * Those who feed their baby by expressing breast milk, * Those who show any adverse reaction to photosensitivity or exposure to sunlight.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer Breast Feeding

As listed by the trial registrant

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BREAST Breastfeeding Midwifery Newborn infant

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Contacts and locations

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  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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