NFF-BF
DOES NURSE-LED FINGER-FEEDING SUPPORT IMPROVE BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY AND EARLY-PHASE BREASTFEEDING OUTCOMES? A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
90
1 country
1
Study Start
July 10, 2026
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
August 10, 2026
Actual (reported)Study Completion
October 15, 2026
Actual (reported)Breast milk is the most suitable source of nutrition for a newborn's growth and development and provides significant benefits for both maternal and infant health. However, in the early postpartum period, some mothers and infants may experience difficulties with breastfeeding, which can negatively affect the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. Difficulties encountered during breastfeeding can undermine a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed and negatively affect breastfeeding success. Therefore, it is important to develop nursing interventions aimed at supporting breastfeeding. Finger-feeding is one of the alternative feeding methods used to support sucking skills and is thought to be beneficial in supporting the breastfeeding process. This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of nurse-led finger-feeding support on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and early-stage breastfeeding outcomes.
Registry-reported information. Elapsed time and enrollment totals alone do not measure study progress or recruitment pace.
October 15, 2026
Actual (reported)Click on a node to explore related trials.
Dates and qualifiers reported by the registry. Estimated dates do not confirm that a milestone has occurred.
July 10, 2026
Actual (reported)August 10, 2026
Actual (reported)October 15, 2026
Actual (reported)October 17, 2026
Actual (reported)October 27, 2026
Actual (reported)Change in Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Score
Breastfeeding self-efficacy will be assessed using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF), consisting of 14 items scored on a five-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 14 to 70, with higher scores indicating greater breastfeeding self-efficacy. Changes in scores over time will be compared between the intervention and control groups.
Baseline (before intervention), within 24 hours postpartum (after intervention), and 1 month postpartum
Change in LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Score
Breastfeeding performance will be assessed using the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, which evaluates five components: latch, audible swallowing, type of nipple, breast/nipple comfort, and positioning assistance. Each component is scored from 0 to 2, yielding a total score ranging from 0 to 10. Higher scores indicate better breastfeeding performance. Changes in LATCH scores from baseline to before hospital discharge will be compared between the intervention and control groups.
Baseline (before intervention) and within 24 hours postpartum (after intervention)
Exclusive Breastfeeding Status at 1 Month Postpartum
1 month postpartum
Formula Feeding Status at 1 Month Postpartum
1 month postpartum
Breastfeeding Continuation at 1 Month Postpartum
1 month postpartum
Occurrence of Breastfeeding Problems at 1 Month Postpartum
1 month postpartum
Mothers assigned to the intervention group will receive nurse-led finger feeding education and support in addition to standard breastfeeding counseling. The intervention will be delivered individually before hospital discharge and will include information about the purpose, procedure, precautions, and steps of finger feeding, followed by a practical demonstration and guidance as needed.
Mothers assigned to the control group will receive standard breastfeeding counseling routinely provided at the hospital. No additional finger feeding education or support will be provided as part of the study intervention.
The intervention consists of individualized nurse-led finger feeding education and support provided during the postpartum hospital stay before discharge. Mothers will receive information on the purpose, technique, precautions, and procedural steps of finger feeding. The researcher will demonstrate the technique and provide practical guidance when needed. All participants will also receive standard breastfeeding counseling.
Manisa Celal Bayar University Hafsa Sultan Hospital
Manisa, Turkey (Türkiye)
H YAĞMUR SEVİNÇ, Assistant Professor
Harran University
90 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
October 17, 2026
First Posted
October 27, 2026
Study Start
Impact of Baby-friedly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) Training Program on Breastfeeding Practices
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
July 10, 2026
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
August 10, 2026
Actual (reported)Study Completion
October 15, 2026
Actual (reported)Last Updated
October 27, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-10
Individual participant data will not be shared because no data-sharing plan has been established for this study. Study findings will be reported in aggregate form without identifying individual participants.
Download the complete ClinicalTrials.gov record imported by Syfrah, including fields not shown in this page. The registry may contain a newer revision.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov.
JSON downloads include source attribution and retrieval details alongside the unchanged original record or the separately normalized values.
Source retrieved: