Sodium Awareness in Lactation Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Breastfeeding Preterm Birth Breast Pumping Lactation; Insufficient, Partial
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At a Glance
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
The Hospital for Sick Children · Other
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About This Trial
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 O…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Consent provided 2. 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 3. Day 5 or less postpartum (Day 1 = day of delivery) upon e…
Contacts

Samantha J. Anthony, PhD

(416) 813-7654

samantha.anthony@sickkids.ca

CONTACT

Rebecca Hobban, MD, MPH

Rebecca.Hoban@seattlechildrens.org

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