Effect of Ergonomic Practices on Quality of Breastfeeding

NCT07098702 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: effect of EP on QOB among pp
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 104
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of ergonomic practices on quality of breastfeeding among primiparous.

Conditions

we Search for the Effect of Ergonomic Practices on Quality of Breastfeeding

Keywords

Ergonomic Practices, Latch, Primiparous, Quality of Breastfeeding, Weight

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• A LATCH score

  A LATCH score of 0 to 3 is regarded as poor quality of breastfeeding, 4 to 7 is considered as moderate quality of breastfeeding, and 8 to 10 is considered as good quality of breastfeeding.

  At two weeks and two, four and six months after delivery

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in the growth chart of the infants

  At two weeks and two, four, and six months after delivery

Study Arms (2)

intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

In this group, the mothers will receive educational sessions regarding appropriate ergonomic practices during breastfeeding which include appropriate body mechanics, breastfeeding positions and breastfeeding pillows

Other: educational sessions and booklet

control group

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: No Interventions

Interventions

educational sessions and booklet OTHER

educational sessions and booklet about ergonomic practices during breastfeeding which include appropriate body mechanics , breastfeeding positions, and use of breastfeeding pillows.

intervention group

No Interventions OTHER

In this group, the mothers will breastfeed their newborns according to the routine hospital postpartum instructions only.

control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: female pregnant mothers
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• \) Nulliparous women, 2) Mothers between the ages of 18 and 35, 3) Mothers who are in the third trimester, 4) Singleton pregnancy, 5) Mothers who have the intention of breastfeeding, and 6) Mothers who can read and write.

You may not qualify if:

• \) Mothers with nipple problems, such as flat or inverted nipples, and 2) Mothers with medical or surgical problems interfering with breastfeeding.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Mansoura University: lead

Related Links

• Efficacy of Counselling in Improving LATCH Score and Successful Breastfeeding: A Hospital-based Prospective Cohort Study.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Body Weight

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Hanan El-Sayed Mohamed El-Sayed, Professor

  Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

  STUDY CHAIR

• Reda Abd El-Hady Ali Hemeda, Professor

  Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Enas Sabry Fathy Elbeltagy, Lecturer

  Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Aida Mohamed Ali Abd-Ellatif Omar, Master student

CONTACT

+20 01012751401; aidamoh@std.mans.edu.eg

Enas Sabry Fathy Elbeltagy, Lecturer

CONTACT

+20 01067364685; enassabry25@mans.edu.eg

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Clinical Instructor at Technical Institute of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 8, 2025
• First Posted: August 1, 2025
• Study Start: August 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: August 1, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share