Study type
Breastfeeding and lactation studies recruiting now
Lactation research looks at breastfeeding support, milk supply and how medicines pass into breast milk.
35 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
More recruiting studies (pay not posted)
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Postnatal Exercise to Activate Baby's Brown Fat
Joslin Diabetes Center
- Location
- Boston, MA + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Effects of a Non-nutritive Sweetener Reduction Intervention in Pregnancy and Lactation on Maternal and Infant Outcomes
George Washington University
- Location
- Washington D.C., DC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
taVNS-Paired Breastfeeding to Improve Breastfeeding at Discharge
Medical University of South Carolina
- Location
- Charleston, SC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 8 mo+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Mindfulness and Meditation Based Lactation Education on Maternal Breastmilk in the Neonatal ICU
Mayo Clinic
- Location
- Rochester, MN
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 20+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Furthering Equity Through Infant Feeding EDucation and Support
Endeavor Health
- Location
- Chicago, IL + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Brain Blood Flow and Lactate in Non-obese and Obese Subjects
University of Missouri-Columbia
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Studying Phenotypic Risks for Obesity and Underlying Traits in Young Infants
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 0 mo–4 mo
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
The Impact of Acute Exercise in the Heat on Breast Milk Production and Composition in Lactating Women
Providence College
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–45 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Galactagogue Use in Lactating Women With Low Milk Supply
Winthrop University
- Location
- Rock Hill, SC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–40 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Researchers At UC San Diego Are Learning About the Benefits of Human Milk and How It Influences Infant and Child Health
University of California, San Diego
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 4
Drug Excretion in Breast Milk
University of Washington
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 0 mo–50
Who these studies look for
We only list a study here when breastfeeding or lactation is the subject of the official record.
Matching a page like this one never means you qualify. Each research team decides eligibility at screening.
Questions
Why are there so few breastfeeding studies?
Lactation research is a small field and most studies recruit locally. When none match your area we show related options instead of guessing.