Seattle, WANCT06563726Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Breastfeeding Clinical Trial in Seattle, WA

Access cutting-edge breastfeeding treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Seattle. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by The Hospital for Sick Children

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Seattle

    Convenient for WA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Seattle site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Breastfeeding Study in Seattle

SALT is a multi-centre, non-blinded, non-randomized prospective interventional pilot study teaching lactating parents of hospitalized preterm infants how to test their breastmilk sodium (Na) using point-of-care (POC) meters. A drop in Na is a sign of secretory activation in the breast that is associated with adequate short and long-term breast milk volumes in this vulnerable population. Primary Objective: Establish feasibility, acceptance, and time cost of parent-led parent milk Na testing in the first 14 days postpartum Secondary Objective: Further investigate relationships between pumping behaviours, lactation risk factors, daily milk Na and lactation outcomes Exploratory Objective: Explore how POC Na data may be used to modify pumping behaviour and milk volumes

Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Consent provided
Have delivered a preterm singleton or twin infant at \<35 weeks gestation admitted to a study NICU at birth or transferred into a study NICU from another NICU within the first 72 hours postpartum
Day 5 or less postpartum (Day 1 = day of delivery) upon enrollment (ideally day 3 or less)
Plans to lactate at least 2 weeks and initiate lactation with a breast pump
Expected infant NICU stay of 7+ (ideally 14+) days in enrollment NICU(s)

Exclusion Criteria

Potential study participant's infant is critically ill and not expected to survive or has lethal diagnosis with plans by medical team/family to redirect care
Has delivered triplets or higher order multiples (potential confounder for lactation challenges; of note, triplets or higher are rare, on the order of a few parents annually)
Lactation contraindication(s) (i.e., active chemotherapy) or declines lactation initiation
History of breast surgery that may affect ability to lactate (i.e., breast reduction; breast augmentation that utilized nipple incisions)
Using or planning to use hormonal birth control in the first 14 days post-partum as may affect secretory activation/lactation
Unable/unwilling to be present in study NICU during any of first 5 days postpartum
Presumption by the medical team that infant will be in study NICU for \<5 days

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Seattle?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06563726) has an active research site in Seattle, WA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Breastfeeding Treatment Options in Seattle, WA

If you're searching for breastfeeding treatment options in Seattle, WA, this clinical trial (NCT06563726) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Seattle research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced breastfeeding specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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