Facilitating Lactation Through Optimized Workflows - Evaluating the Efficiency of Pumping Protocols and Cellular Mechanisms of Milk Production

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Conditions studied: Low Milk Supply

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different breast pumping protocols in increasing milk production among lactating individuals diagnosed with primary low milk supply, and to investigate the associated molecular, hormonal, and inflammatory mechanisms driving milk output.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07260968

Run by

University of Rochester

People needed

225

Starts

2026-05-07

Expected to finish

2028-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-04

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• English-speaking
• Lactating parents of singleton, term infants less than 3 months of age
• Intend to breastfeed and are breastfeeding (at the breast) at least 3 times per day

You may not qualify if…

• Twins and other multiples
• Contraindications to or unable to breastfeed
• Major congenital anomaly or unexpected surgery
• Elevated maternal depression
• Low milk transfer
• No electricity or smartphone access

Where it is running

• URMC Breastfeeding & Lactation Clinic — Rochester, New York, United States (enrolling)

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