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A study to show the effect of weight gain in low birth weight newborns through a programmed breastfeeding counselling in mothers

Efficacy of structured breast feeding counselling program on maternal breast feeding practice and weight gain pattern among low birth weight neonates - A randomised control trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/092019
Enrollment
66
Registered
2025-07-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z059- Observation and evaluation of newborn for unspecified suspected condition ruled out Health Condition 2: P84- Other problems with newborn

Interventions

Intervention1: Outcomes of weight gain in low birth weight neonates via structured breastfeeding counseling in breastfeeding mothers: All eligible mothers who meet the inclusion criteria will be appro

Sponsors

Mahatma Gandhi medical college and research institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Postnatal women more than 18 years of age Intramural low birth weight neonates of those whose mothers completed the counseling sessions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Postnatal women who are unable to speak and / or hear and who are seriously ill during data collection. Multiple births Neonates with suspected chromosomal abnormalities Newborns with serious congenital malformations

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Need for structured breastfeeding counseling in postnatal mothers. 2. Inspecting the efficacy of breastfeeding pattern through Breastfeeding observation form 3.Monitoring weight gain pattern in low-birth weight neonates. Timepoint: At birth and during hospital stay, 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6months of age of neonate

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Enhance the practices of Exclusive breastfeeding. Timepoint: At discharge, 1st , 2nd, 4th, & 6 months of age

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSaranya v n

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

drkk3179@gmail.com9443882632

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026