N/A
Completed N=94
Breast Versus Bottle Study
Breastfeeding · Bottle Feeding
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03704051 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
94
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2022
Primary outcomePrimary: Infant Intake During the Observed Feeding (mL) — 91.9; 87.6 mL — p=0.634
Summary
The objective of the proposed research is to conduct a within-subject experimental study that will assess the effect of feeding mode (breast- versus bottle-feeding) on the quality and outcome of infant feeding interactions.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Infant Intake During the Observed Feeding (mL) |
91.9; 87.6 | 0.634 |
| PRIMARY Maternal Sensitivity to Infant Cues |
14.7; 14.3 | 0.115 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Mothers 18-40 years of age
- Infants 0-24 weeks of age
- Infants who have not yet been introduced to complementary foods and beverages
- Dyads are breast- and bottle-feeding
- Mother is predominantly or solely responsible for infant feeding
Exclusion Criteria
- preterm birth (i.e., gestational age <37 weeks)
- low birth weight (<2500 g)
- maternal smoking during pregnancy
- current or past medical conditions that interfere with oral feeding
- history of slow growth or failure to thrive
- weight for length percentile <5th
- diagnosed developmental delay (e.g., Down's syndrome)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03704051). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.