An interventional study of Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program and Routine Postpartum Care in Postpartum Period and Breast Feeding, sponsored by Serap Öner. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-19.
Sponsored by Serap Öner · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
Among 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey — 68 open to participants now, 77 under way, none of them phase 3. Breast Feeding · Turkey.
Among the 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey, this one is the 83rd largest by enrollment of the 252 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 33 that started in 2026, is one of 251 with no phase, and was the 264th registered.
1,082 studies on the registry are indexed under Breast Feeding; 218 are open to participants now.
Browse Breast Feeding studies →68 of the 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18+ · Women only · Healthy volunteers
Karadeniz Technical University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18+ · Women only · Healthy volunteers
Aydin Adnan Menderes University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–49 · Women only · Healthy volunteers
Inonu University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–45 · Women only
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–40 · Women only
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Of the 128 Breast Feeding studies recruiting now, 67 (52%) set no upper age limit and 59 (46%) stop at 75 or younger; 54 take children under 18; 76 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years and older · female · healthy volunteers too.
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274 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2011; this study’s year is marked. 33 started in 2026.
This study's enrollment of 98 is close to the median of 100 across 845 interventional studies indexed under Breast Feeding.
Median enrollment 80 across the 252 interventional studies, 163 across the 22 observational. Of the 178 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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None of the 274 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
This is the only study on the registry with Serap Öner as lead sponsor.
Serap Öner has 1 study filed under Breast Feeding — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
19 of the studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07902271Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityThe Effect of Breastfeeding Education Delivered Via a Hybrid Model on Breastfeeding Efficacy and Postpartum Comfort Levels | 2026-11-15 |
| NCT07656207Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology UniversityThe Effect of Skin-to-skin Contact at Birth | 2026-12 |
| NCT07800078Özlem Ülkü BULUTEvaluation of a Wearable Technology to Support Breastfeeding Women | 2026-12-01 |
| NCT07864753Balikesir UniversityEVALUATION OF TWO MIDWIFE-SUPPORTED BREASTFEEDING POSITIONS DURING THE FIRST BREASTFEEDING FOLLOWING VAGINAL BIRTH | 2026-12-30 |
| NCT07899593Karadeniz Technical UniversityEffect of Solution-Focused Approach Education on Breastfeeding Avoidance and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Primiparous Mothers | 2026-12-31 |
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Among the 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
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This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether a structured, midwife-led home-based postpartum follow-up program could improve breastfeeding self-efficacy, postpartum sleep quality, and maternal attachment among postpartum women. A total of 98 women were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group or the control group. In addition to routine postpartum care, women in the intervention group received an individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week. Women in the control group received routine postpartum care. Breastfeeding self-efficacy, postpartum sleep quality, and maternal attachment were assessed at baseline and at six weeks postpartum.
This study was designed as a parallel-group randomized controlled trial conducted among postpartum women at Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital in Türkiye. Participants were enrolled during the first 48 hours after birth and randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to an intervention group or a control group. Randomization was stratified according to mode of birth, and allocation concealment was maintained using sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes.
Women assigned to the intervention group received a structured, midwife-led postpartum follow-up program in addition to routine care. The program included an individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week. The pre-discharge session addressed breastfeeding techniques, positioning and attachment, management of common breastfeeding problems, postpartum self-care, sleep hygiene, maternal-infant interaction, and available sources of support. During the home visit, breastfeeding practices and postpartum needs were assessed, individualized counselling was provided, and identified problems were addressed. Telephone follow-up was used to reinforce previous education, assess ongoing concerns, and provide additional counselling when needed.
Women assigned to the control group received the routine postpartum care and discharge education provided by the hospital. They did not receive the structured home visit or telephone follow-up program during the study period.
The principal outcome was breastfeeding self-efficacy. Secondary outcomes included postpartum sleep quality and maternal attachment. Outcomes were assessed at baseline during the first 48 hours postpartum and again at six weeks postpartum using validated self-report instruments.
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
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Participants received routine postpartum care plus a structured, midwife-led follow-up program consisting of an individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week.
Behavioral: Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program · Behavioral: Routine Postpartum Care
Participants received the routine postpartum care and discharge education provided by the hospital. They did not receive the structured home visit or telephone follow-up program during the study period.
Behavioral: Routine Postpartum Care
The program included a 15-minute individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit of approximately 30 minutes during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week. The program addressed breastfeeding technique, positioning and attachment, management of breastfeeding problems, postpartum self-care, sleep hygiene, maternal-infant interaction, and individualized problem-solving.
Routine postpartum care and standard discharge education were provided according to the hospital's usual clinical practice.
Change in Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Score
Breastfeeding self-efficacy was assessed using the 33-item Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. Each item is scored from 1 to 5, producing a total score ranging from 33 to 165. Higher scores indicate greater breastfeeding self-efficacy. Change from baseline to six weeks postpartum was evaluated.
Time frame: Baseline (within 48 hours postpartum) and six weeks postpartum
Change in Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale Score
Postpartum sleep quality was assessed using the 14-item Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale. The total score ranges from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating poorer postpartum sleep quality. Change from baseline to six weeks postpartum was evaluated.
Time frame: Baseline (within 48 hours postpartum) and six weeks postpartum
Change in Maternal Attachment Inventory Score
Maternal attachment was assessed using the 26-item Maternal Attachment Inventory. Each item is scored from 1 to 4, producing a total score ranging from 26 to 104. Higher scores indicate stronger maternal attachment. Change from baseline to six weeks postpartum was evaluated.
Time frame: Baseline (within 48 hours postpartum) and six weeks postpartum
Exclusive Breastfeeding Status
Exclusive breastfeeding status was assessed based on infant feeding during the preceding 24 hours. Infants receiving only breast milk, with no other food or liquid except medicines, vitamins, or minerals, were classified as exclusively breastfed. The outcome was recorded as yes or no.
Time frame: Six weeks postpartum
Plan to share: Yes — De-identified individual participant data underlying the findings reported in this article will be available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Data will be shared subject to ethical and confidentiality considerations.
Time frame: Beginning after publication of the study results, with no predetermined end date.
Access criteria: Researchers who submit a methodologically sound proposal may request access by contacting the corresponding author. Requests will be evaluated in accordance with participant confidentiality and the conditions of the ethics approval.
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Ran from Feb 2026 to primary completion in Jul 2026, 5 months.
Of 503 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Breast Feeding, half reached primary completion within 12 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 23. This study's 5 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 511 studies reached it within 12 months; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 23.
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