Evaluating the effects of pumpkin seed powder supplementation on breast milk production among postpartum women at Njombe Town Council Hospital, Tanzania: Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202603745795134

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-16

Start date

2026-02-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Breast milk production and maternal haemoglobin status Neonatal weight gain

Interventions

Pumpkin seed powder supplementation

Standard postnatal care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Postpartum women who give birth to a spontaneous vaginal delivery Delivery of full-matured infants with birth weight = 2,500g Willing to practice exclusive breastfeeding and provide informed consent to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Postpartum women will be excluded who have medical conditions contraindicating breastfeeding, such as HIV positive not on ART, thyroid disorders, sickle cell anaemia and maternal depression Delivery of twins Neonates who have congenital abnormalities or conditions requiring prolonged NICU admission.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Breast milk production	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Neonatal weight gain and maternal haemoglobin levels	—

Countries

Tanzania

Contacts

Public ContactSaada Ali Seif

Phd.Reproductive and maternal and child Health specialist

saadudat@gmail.com41107

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026