The effect of fenugreek on milk volume and prolactin level in mothers of premature infants

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Premature infants.; Other preterm infants; P07.3

• Registration Number: IRCT20120718010324N62
• Lead Sponsor: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 68

Inclusion Criteria

Mothers with preterm infants under 32 weeks on the fifth day after delivery
Having a minimum literacy
Ability to visit the mother of the hospitalized infant on a daily basis
Ability to breastfeed

Exclusion Criteria

Allergy to fenugreek
Any abnormalities in growth or breast surgery
Endocrine problems such as diabetes or thyroid disorder
Participate in other interventional study
Having asthma

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Milk volume. Timepoint: 7 days after the start of the intervention and 1 day after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the pump.;Serum prolactin levels. Timepoint: One day after the intervention. Method of measurement: Blood test.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Infant weight. Timepoint: One day after the intervention. Method of measurement: Scale.;Satisfaction of mothers. Timepoint: One day after the intervention. Method of measurement: Checklist.;Exclusive breastfeeding. Timepoint: One day after the intervention. Method of measurement: Checklist.