An interventional study of Midwife-Supported Modified Football Hold Group and Midwife-Supported Cradle Hold Group in Breastfeeding Initiation, Midwifery Support and Breastfeeding Support, sponsored by Balikesir University. Active, not recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-08.
Sponsored by Balikesir University · 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 120th largest by planned enrollment of the 252 interventional ones, is one of 33 that started in 2026, is one of 251 with no phase, reaches primary completion later than 59 of the 76 other live ones, and was the 263rd registered.
1,081 studies on the registry are indexed under Breast Feeding; 217 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 80 is below the median of 100 across 844 interventional studies indexed under Breast Feeding.
Browse Breast Feeding studies →68 of the 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey are open now, in 1 country. Each count lists the studies.
Of the 126 Breast Feeding studies recruiting now, 66 (52%) set no upper age limit and 58 (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.
The full table on the hub →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.
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.
None of the 274 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Balikesir University is the lead sponsor of 62 studies on the registry; 12 are open to participants now.
Balikesir University 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 |
Among the 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
This study is being conducted by Dr. Benay OĞUZ. This form has been prepared to inform you about the conditions and procedures of the study.
**Title of the Study:** Evaluation of Two Different Midwife-Supported Breastfeeding Positions During the First Breastfeeding After Vaginal Birth: A Randomized Controlled Trial
**What Is the Purpose of the Study?** The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of two different breastfeeding positions, applied with midwife support during the first breastfeeding after vaginal birth, on breastfeeding success. If you agree to participate in the study, you will be expected to allow the midwife to support you during breastfeeding. Your participation in this study will take approximately 20 minutes.
**How Will We Use the Information Collected from You?** Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary. You will not be asked to provide any information that could identify you or your institution. Your information will be kept strictly confidential and will be evaluated only by the researchers. The information obtained from the participants will be analyzed collectively and may be used in scientific publications. The data you provide will not be matched with any identifying information collected through the voluntary participation forms.
Approximately 80 postpartum women who voluntarily agree to participate are expected to be included in this study.
**What You Should Know About Participation:** This study does not involve any additional risks beyond those that may ordinarily be encountered in daily life. The intervention consists of midwife-supported breastfeeding positioning, which is part of routine postpartum care, and observational assessment of breastfeeding.
Midwife support during the first breastfeeding may contribute to improving maternal comfort and reducing breastfeeding difficulties in the early postpartum period by facilitating more effective positioning.
If you feel uncomfortable for any reason during your participation, you are free to withdraw from the study at any time. In such a case, it will be sufficient to inform the researcher verbally or by email that you wish to withdraw from the study. At the end of the study, any questions you may have regarding the research will be answered.
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Informed consent
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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Other: Midwife-Supported Modified Football Hold Group
Other: Midwife-Supported Cradle Hold Group
Intervention Description Participants randomized to the modified football hold group will receive standardized midwife-supported breastfeeding assistance during the first breastfeeding session after vaginal birth. The mother will be positioned in a comfortable supine position with appropriate pillow support as needed. The infant will be positioned nearly perpendicular to the mother's torso, with the feet directed toward the mother's shoulder and the head aligned with the breast. The attending midwife will support the infant's head to facilitate proper latch while stabilizing the infant's back and hips to promote effective breastfeeding. Continuous guidance on positioning and attachment will be provided throughout the first breastfeeding session. Participants randomized to the cradle hold group will receive standardized midwife-supported breastfeeding assistance using the cradle hold during the first breastfeeding session after vaginal birth. The mother will be positioned in a semi-up
Participants assigned to this arm will receive standardized midwife-supported breastfeeding using the cradle hold position during the first breastfeeding session after vaginal birth. Mothers will be positioned in a semi-upright or upright sitting position, while infants will be placed parallel to the mother's body with appropriate head, back, and hip support. The midwife will provide standardized guidance to ensure correct positioning and effective latch throughout the breastfeeding session. Outcomes will be assessed immediately after completion of the first breastfeeding session.
Breastfeeding Success
Breastfeeding success will be assessed using the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool immediately after completion of the first breastfeeding session following vaginal birth. Total scores range from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating better breastfeeding success.
Time frame: Immediately after completion of the first breastfeeding session, within the first 1 hour after vaginal birth.
Plan to share: Yes
Supporting information: Statistical analysis plan, Clinical study report, Analytic code
Started Jun 2026 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Dec 2026, 6 months after the start.
Of 502 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 planned 6 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 510 studies reached it within 12 months; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 23.
How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.
From the registry record's own update history. This site started tracking changes on Sep 25, 2026; for anything earlier, see the record history on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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