NCT03875794

Brief Summary

This study is designed to investigate whether using osteopathic manipulation can increase the milk supply in lactating women.

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Enrollment
5

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2019

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 29, 2019

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 13, 2019

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 15, 2019

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 15, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 15, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

April 29, 2022

Status Verified

April 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

3.2 years

First QC Date

March 13, 2019

Last Update Submit

April 25, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

Lactation; Insufficient, PartialLactating Female

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Lactation Volume

    Measuring lactation volume after osteopathic manipulation in ounces.

    Baseline through 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in formula supplementation

    Baseline to 4 weeks

  • Change in reported self-worth

    Baseline to 4 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Osteopathic Manipulation

EXPERIMENTAL

This research will be carried out as a prospective, non-randomized pilot study in women aged 18-40 who are 2 weeks to 28 weeks postpartum. The intervention investigated in this study is osteopathic manipulation.

Other: Osteopathic Manipulation

Interventions

Using osteopathic manipulation as an intervention to increase milk supply in lactating women.

Osteopathic Manipulation

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsLactating females
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18 - 40
  • Between 2 and 28 weeks postpartum from a live infant birth weighing at least 2500g
  • Desire to exclusively breastfeed
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Available for the duration of the study
  • hour milk volume of less than 1oz (or 2oz for twins)
  • All current nurslings are the same age

You may not qualify if:

  • Current use of domperidone
  • Current use of metoclopramide
  • Current use of silymarin
  • History of breast surgery
  • Current malignancy
  • Current pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis
  • Current medical condition resulting in increased intra-cranial pressure
  • History of insufficient glandular tissue (IGT)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

AdventHealth East Orlando

Orlando, Florida, 32822, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Feeding

Interventions

Manipulation, Osteopathic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Feeding BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Musculoskeletal ManipulationsComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRehabilitation

Study Officials

  • Arlene O'Donnell, DO

    AdventHealth

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 13, 2019

First Posted

March 15, 2019

Study Start

January 29, 2019

Primary Completion

April 15, 2022

Study Completion

April 15, 2022

Last Updated

April 29, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations