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Hyaluronic Acid for the Treatment of Damaged Nipples in Breastfeeding Women
Sponsor: Specijalisticka Pedijatrijska Ordinacija prim.mr.sc. Maja Stimac, Specijalist Pedijatrije Sspecijalnosti Neonatologije
Summary
Previous studies have shown that application of hyaluronic acid preparations to wounds of the skin and mucosa have a beneficial effect. There is a lack of studies showing the effect of applying hyaluronic acid preparations to treat damaged nipple skin in breastfeeding mothers. This study aims to determine the effect of applying a hyaluronic acid preparation to damaged nipple skin in breastfeeding women.
Official title: The Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid for the Treatment of Damaged Nipples in Breastfeeding Women: a Double-blind Randomised, Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2023-01-09
Completion Date
2026-02
Last Updated
2024-07-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Treatment of damaged nipple skin: Preparation with hyaluronic acid
The active preparation will be applied for five days, locally on the damaged nipple skin after every second breastfeeding session, and at least four times in 24 hours, alternating it with breast milk.
Treatment of damaged nipple skin: Neutral preparation without hyaluronic acid
The neutral preparation, containing only white vaseline, will be applied for five days, locally on the damaged nipple skin after every second breastfeeding session, and at least four times in 24 hours, alternating it with breast milk.
Locations (1)
Savjetovalište za dojenje, Dom zdravlja Osječko-baranjske županije
Osijek, Croatia