Galactagogue Use in Lactating Women With Low Milk Supply

Part of paid clinical trials in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Sponsor: Winthrop University
Study ID: NCT05398367
Status: Recruiting

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Conditions

Breast Milk Expression

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: FEMALE
Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
Healthy Volunteers: Accepted

Interventions

Galactagogue Supplement for Treatment of Low Milk Supply — DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Participants will consume a commercially available dietary supplement on the market for augmentation of breast milk production in lactating women with low milk supply

Study Details

This study aims to determine whether a 20-day supplement with either Oat Mama Lactation Supplement, moringa, or shatavari has any impact on milk production through an increase in serum prolactin levels when compared to the placebo group. This data will be used to determine if clinical recommendations can be made for the use of the studied supplements in increasing milk supply.

Key Dates

Start date: Mar 5, 2024
Status verified: Mar 2025
Primary completion: Jun 1, 2025
Completion: Jun 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment: 120 participants (estimated)
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Arms

Experimental: Oat Mama Lactation Supplement
Participants will receive a 20 day supply of oat mama lactation supplement for consumption per the manufacturer instructions
Experimental: Moringa Supplement
Participants will receive a 20 day supply of moringa supplement for consumption per the manufacturer instructions
Experimental: Shatavari Supplement
Participants will receive a 20 day supply of shatavari supplement for consumption per the manufacturer instructions
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Participants will receive a 20 day supply of placebo pills containing a mixture of flour and brown sugar. Participants will consume 2 placebo pills once per day for 20 days.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Breast Milk Supply [ Time Frame: Intervention will last 20 days and 24-hour breast milk expression volume will be measured on day 1, 10, and 20 and used to calculate change in 24-hour breast milk expression volume over the trial period ]

Central Contacts

Hope K Lima, PhD
803-323-4540
[email protected]

Locations (1)

Facility	City	State	ZIP	Site coordinators
Winthrop University	Rock Hill	South Carolina	29733	Hope K Lima, PhD [email protected] 803-323-4540 Hope K Lima, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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