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The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation on Breast Milk Volume and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Mothers of Preterm Infants

NCT07336186 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2026-01-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study evaluates whether using virtual reality (VR) for relaxation helps mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk and feel more confident about breastfeeding. Mothers in the intervention group used VR headsets to watch calming nature videos while listening to music before expressing milk. The study compares their milk volume and self-efficacy scores to a control group receiving standard care.

Conditions

  • Lactation
  • Breastfeeding
  • Premature Birth
  • Maternal Stress
  • Self-Efficacy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation

A 10-minute immersive VR experience featuring calming nature landscapes and classical music designed to reduce stress and promote let-down reflex before milk expression.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kocaeli University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-10-01
Primary Completion
2024-10-01
Completion
2024-10-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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