An interventional study of Mediterranean diet and Standard nutrition information in Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Breastfeeding, sponsored by Medipol University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-31.
Sponsored by Medipol University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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 200th largest by enrollment of the 252 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 10 that started in 2019, is one of 251 with no phase, and was the 164th registered.
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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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This study: female · no healthy volunteers.
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First in 2011; this study’s year is marked. 10 started in 2019.
This study's enrollment of 60 is below 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:
Medipol University is the lead sponsor of 326 studies on the registry; 87 are open to participants now.
Medipol University has 4 studies 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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Optimal maternal nutrition and mental well-being are important for successful breastfeeding and maternal and infant health. The objective of this randomized controlled study was to evaluate the effect of a Mediterranean diet intervention on postpartum depressive symptoms in breastfeeding mothers and on infant growth. Breastfeeding mothers attending a well-child clinic for their infants' routine immunization were screened using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Mothers who were breastfeeding an infant younger than 1 year and had an EPDS score of ≥12 were eligible for the study. A total of 60 eligible mothers were enrolled and randomized to either a Mediterranean diet intervention group or a control group. Participants were followed for 3 months.
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Breastfeeding mothers Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score ≥12 Having an infant younger than 1 year of age Willingness to continue breastfeeding during the study period No chronic disease in the mother or infant
Exclusion Criteria:
Not breastfeeding Use of psychiatric medication Presence of a metabolic disease in the infant
Participants assigned to this arm received an individualized Mediterranean diet intervention for 3 months.
Other: Mediterranean diet
Participants assigned to this arm received standard nutrition information using the Ministry of Health brochure entitled "Lactation Period and Nutrition." No individualized Mediterranean diet intervention was provided during the 3-month study period.
Other: Standard nutrition information
Individualized dietary plans based on the principles of the Mediterranean diet were provided following face-to-face interviews. Dietary counseling was tailored to participants' usual dietary habits. Participants were contacted weekly to assess adherence, address difficulties, and provide appropriate dietary alternatives. The intervention continued for 3 months.
Participants received standard nutrition information using the Ministry of Health brochure entitled "Lactation Period and Nutrition." No individualized Mediterranean diet intervention was provided during the 3-month study period.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Score
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is a 10-item self-report scale used to assess postpartum depressive symptoms. Each item is scored from 0 to 3, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 30. Higher scores indicate greater severity of postpartum depressive symptoms and therefore a worse outcome.
Time frame: Baseline, 1month and 3 month
Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) Scores
The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is a 12-item self-report scale assessing perceived social support from three sources: family, friends, and significant others. Each subscale contains 4 items. Each item is scored from 1 (very strongly disagree) to 7 (very strongly agree). The mean score for each subscale ranges from 1 to 7. Higher scores indicate greater perceived social support and therefore a better outcome.
Time frame: Baseline, 1month and 3 month
Physical Activity Level Factor
Physical activity level was assessed based on participants' reported daily activities. A physical activity level factor was calculated by considering the duration of daily activities and their corresponding energy costs. Participants were categorized as less active (1.40-1.59), moderately active (1.60-1.79), active (1.80-1.99), or very active (≥2.00). Higher physical activity level factors indicate greater levels of physical activity.
Time frame: Baseline, 1month and 3 month
Three-Day Food Diary
Dietary intake was assessed using three-day food diaries at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months. Participants were instructed by a dietitian on how to complete the food diaries using examples and visual aids. Food records were analyzed using BEBIS 8.1 to estimate daily energy and nutrient intake.
Time frame: Baseline, 1month and 3 month
Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) Score
The Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) is a 14-item questionnaire used to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Each item is scored as 0 or 1 according to predefined adherence criteria, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 14. Higher scores indicate greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet and therefore a better outcome. Scores of 0-6 indicate non-adherence, scores of 7-8 indicate acceptable adherence, and scores of 9-14 indicate high adherence.
Time frame: 1 month and 3 months
Maternal and Infant Anthropometric Measurements
Maternal and infant anthropometric measurements were assessed at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months. Maternal measurements included body weight and height, and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Infant measurements included body weight, length, and head circumference. Weight-for-age, length-for-age, and head circumference-for-age Z-scores were calculated using the World Health Organization (WHO) Anthro software.
Time frame: Baseline, 1month and 3 month
Plan to share: No
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Ran from Nov 2019 to primary completion in Aug 2021, 21 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 21 months is above 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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