Effectiveness of Highly Purified Anhydrous (HPA) Lanolin Versus Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil in Preventing Subacute Lactation Mastitis

Status unconfirmed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Lactation Mastitis, Breast Feeding, Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

In brief

Problem of the Study This study was designed to test the effectiveness of the application of extra-virgin coconut oil versus Highly Purified Anhydrous (HPA) Lanolin in ameliorating nipple pain, cracking and eventually the prevention of subacute lactation mastitis in breastfeeding women. It is theorized that the nipple crack, nipple pain are early warning signs of subacute clinical lactation mastitis. Goal is after application of extra-virgin coconut oil comparative analysis will be done at one week, three weeks, and six weeks. These complications associated with development of subacute mastitis can be addressed early during the first six weeks of lactation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06317688

Run by

Texas Woman's University

People needed

100

Starts

2023-11-06

Expected to finish

2024-08-14

Last updated by the study team

2024-03-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Given Birth and breastfeeding infant at least 50% of time

You may not qualify if…

• Not breastfeeding

Where it is running

• Harris Health System — Houston, Texas, United States

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