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NCT Number: NCT00699738

Influence of Pregnancy and Post-partum Feeding Method (Breastfeeding Versus Bottlefeeding) on Maternal Hemodynamics (Central and Peripheral) and Vascular Function

This study will evaluate the physiological and pathophysiological determinants of pregnancy and feeding method on the maternal cardiovascular system. This includes non-invasive measurements.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Hospital Ghent

Ghent, 9000, Belgium

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age between 20 and 40 years old
  • Singleton pregnancy
  • First pregnancy at the minimum age of 18 years
  • In good health, especially no cardiovascular diseases, diabetes or a BMI > 30 kg/m2
  • Capable in understanding properly the ICF and the investigators

Exclusion criteria

  • On chronic medication, especially antihypertensive or antidiabetical drugs
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • First pregnancy before the age of 18 years old
  • Smoking more than 10 cigarettes/day, drinking more than 3 units of alcohol/day or more than 5-6 units of caffeine-containing drinks
  • The use of any extralegally drugs
  • Not able to have reliable blood pressure or hemodynamic data at screening

Treatment and study plan

breastfeeding

Behavioral

Breastfeeding

Bottlefeeding

Behavioral

Bottlefeeding

Primary outcomes

  1. Hemodynamical effects of pregnancy and post-partum feeding method

    Time frame: At approx 8 weeks postpartum.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Effect of the pregnant state and the choice of post-partum feeding method on the parameters of the central and peripheral hemodynamics

    Time frame: At approx 8 weeks postpartum

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Ghent

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Jun 18, 2008
Registry last updated
May 24, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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