Physiological nipple perfusion during the early postpartum period and feasibility of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) for assessing perfusion-related tissue parameters. S20.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Breastfeeding women (=18 years) in the early postpartum period undergo a single assessment during a regular breastfeeding session. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is used non-invasively to assess
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Department für Frauengesundheit
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Written informed consent • Breastfeeding women in the early postpartum period receiving inpatient care at the University Women’s Hospital • Active breastfeeding according to the newborn’s needs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Expected noncompliance by the patient or the patient’s inability to understand the purpose of the clinical trial • Lack of patient consent • Acute systemic infections • Insufficient knowledge of German
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Endpoint: Change in nipple perfusion-related hyperspectral imaging (HSI) parameters during a regular breastfeeding session. Assessment time: Once per day during the participant's inpatient stay on the mother–infant unit. Assessment method: Non-invasive hyperspectral imaging (HSI) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Inter- and intraindividual variability of HSI-derived perfusion parameters. Association between HSI parameters and maternal pain intensity (VAS). Association between HSI parameters and clinical nipple status (Nipple Trauma Score). Feasibility of HSI measurements under routine clinical conditions. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMartin Weiß
Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Department für Frauengesundheit
Outcome results
None listed