An interventional study of Nurse-Led Finger Feeding Education and Support in Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Outcomes, sponsored by Harran University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-27.
Sponsored by Harran 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 94th largest by enrollment of the 252 interventional ones, is one of 33 that started in 2026, is one of 251 with no phase, and was the 270th registered.
1,081 studies on the registry are indexed under Breast Feeding; 217 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 90 is close to 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 · no healthy volunteers.
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:
Harran University is the lead sponsor of 63 studies on the registry; 22 are open to participants now.
Harran 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:
Breast milk is the most suitable source of nutrition for a newborn's growth and development and provides significant benefits for both maternal and infant health. However, in the early postpartum period, some mothers and infants may experience difficulties with breastfeeding, which can negatively affect the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. Difficulties encountered during breastfeeding can undermine a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed and negatively affect breastfeeding success. Therefore, it is important to develop nursing interventions aimed at supporting breastfeeding. Finger-feeding is one of the alternative feeding methods used to support sucking skills and is thought to be beneficial in supporting the breastfeeding process.
This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of nurse-led finger-feeding support on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and early-stage breastfeeding outcomes.
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Exclusion Criteria:
The inclusion and exclusion criteria are identical for the intervention and control groups.
Mothers assigned to the intervention group will receive nurse-led finger feeding education and support in addition to standard breastfeeding counseling. The intervention will be delivered individually before hospital discharge and will include information about the purpose, procedure, precautions, and steps of finger feeding, followed by a practical demonstration and guidance as needed.
Behavioral: Nurse-Led Finger Feeding Education and Support
Mothers assigned to the control group will receive standard breastfeeding counseling routinely provided at the hospital. No additional finger feeding education or support will be provided as part of the study intervention.
The intervention consists of individualized nurse-led finger feeding education and support provided during the postpartum hospital stay before discharge. Mothers will receive information on the purpose, technique, precautions, and procedural steps of finger feeding. The researcher will demonstrate the technique and provide practical guidance when needed. All participants will also receive standard breastfeeding counseling.
Change in Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Score
Breastfeeding self-efficacy will be assessed using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF), consisting of 14 items scored on a five-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 14 to 70, with higher scores indicating greater breastfeeding self-efficacy. Changes in scores over time will be compared between the intervention and control groups.
Time frame: Baseline (before intervention), within 24 hours postpartum (after intervention), and 1 month postpartum
Change in LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Score
Breastfeeding performance will be assessed using the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, which evaluates five components: latch, audible swallowing, type of nipple, breast/nipple comfort, and positioning assistance. Each component is scored from 0 to 2, yielding a total score ranging from 0 to 10. Higher scores indicate better breastfeeding performance. Changes in LATCH scores from baseline to before hospital discharge will be compared between the intervention and control groups.
Time frame: Baseline (before intervention) and within 24 hours postpartum (after intervention)
Exclusive Breastfeeding Status at 1 Month Postpartum
Exclusive breastfeeding status will be assessed through a telephone interview at 1 month postpartum. Mothers will report whether their infants are receiving breast milk only, without formula or other foods or liquids, except medications, vitamins, or oral rehydration solutions. The proportion of infants exclusively breastfed will be compared between groups.
Time frame: 1 month postpartum
Formula Feeding Status at 1 Month Postpartum
Formula feeding status will be assessed through a telephone interview at 1 month postpartum. Mothers will report whether their infants are receiving infant formula, either alone or in combination with breast milk. The proportion of infants receiving formula will be compared between groups.
Time frame: 1 month postpartum
Breastfeeding Continuation at 1 Month Postpartum
Breastfeeding continuation will be assessed through a telephone interview at 1 month postpartum. Mothers will report whether they are continuing to breastfeed their infants, either exclusively or in combination with formula feeding. The proportion of mothers continuing any breastfeeding will be compared between groups.
Time frame: 1 month postpartum
Occurrence of Breastfeeding Problems at 1 Month Postpartum
Breastfeeding problems will be assessed through a telephone interview at 1 month postpartum. Mothers will report whether they have experienced any breastfeeding-related difficulties. The proportion of mothers reporting at least one breastfeeding problem will be compared between the intervention and control groups.
Time frame: 1 month postpartum
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared because no data-sharing plan has been established for this study. Study findings will be reported in aggregate form without identifying individual participants.
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Ran from Jul 2026 to primary completion in Aug 2026, 1 month.
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 1 month is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 510 studies reached it within 12 months; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 23.
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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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