Sodium Awareness in Lactation Trial (SALT)
This study, called SALT, is looking at how parents of premature babies can test their breast milk for sodium (Na) using a small, portable device. A drop in sodium levels in breast milk is a good sign that the body is making enough milk. The study aims to see if it's practical and acceptable for parents to do these tests themselves during the first 14 days after birth. Researchers also want to understand how these daily sodium levels relate to pumping habits and how much milk is produced. You may be able to join if you've recently delivered a premature baby (under 35 weeks gestation) and are within 5 days postpartum. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 40 participants.
- Study design
- This is a multi-center, non-blinded, non-randomized interventional pilot study involving 40 participants. It focuses on teaching parents to use a diagnostic test for breast milk sodium.
- What's involved
- Participants will be taught how to test their breast milk sodium using point-of-care meters during the first 14 days postpartum. Parent acceptance will be measured through interviews and surveys.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- The primary endpoints are measured within the first 14 days postpartum.
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Sodium Awareness in Lactation Trial
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
2 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Samantha J. Anthony, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · The Hospital for Sick Children
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What this trial measures
- Establish feasibility of parent-led longitudinal parent milk Na testing in the first 14 days postpartum: economicFirst 14 days postpartum
We will collect time cost of milk testing, including teaching parents how to test milk and daily time testing milk. This outcome will include time (in hours) spent in the first 14 days for parent and staff, with a health economist determining costs for that time
- Establish feasibility of parent-led longitudinal parent milk Na testing in the first 14 days postpartum: parent acceptance via interviewsFirst 14 days postpartum
We will collect qualitative data on parent acceptance and feelings about Na testing from parent interviews
- Establish feasibility of parent-led longitudinal parent milk Na testing in the first 14 days postpartum: parent acceptance via surveysFirst 14 days postpartum
We will collect qualitative data on parent acceptance and feelings about Na testing from parent surveys