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Pumping to Up Maternal Milk Production for Preterms
NCT06673160 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effect of breast-pumping frequency on breast milk supply/ volume in mothers of preterm infants. The main question it aims to answer is: \- What effect does pumping frequency have on breast milk supply. Researchers will compare breastmilk supply of mothers who pump every 2 hours to the supply of those who pump every 3 hours to see if there is a difference in the amount of breastmilk they produce. Participants will be assigned to either pump every 2 hours or every 3 hours and record how many milliliters of breastmilk they produce daily for the first 28 days of their baby's life.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Pumping every 2 hours
- BEHAVIORAL breast pumping every 3 hours
Study Locations (1)
Alabama
- University of Alabama Birmingham — Birmingham
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06673160
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06673160 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,315 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Breastfeeding appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Pumping every 2 hours is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06673160 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Alabama. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06673160 about?
NCT06673160 is a clinical study titled "Pumping to Up Maternal Milk Production for Preterms". The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effect of breast-pumping frequency on breast milk supply/ volume in mothers of preterm infants. The main question it aims to answer is: \- What effect does pumping frequency have on breast milk supply. Researchers will compare breastmilk supply...
What is the current status of trial NCT06673160?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2025-06-11. Estimated completion is 2026-12.
What conditions does trial NCT06673160 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Breastfeeding, Breastmilk Expression. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06673160?
The interventions under investigation include: Pumping every 2 hours (BEHAVIORAL), breast pumping every 3 hours (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06673160?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,315 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06673160 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Alabama. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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