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Welcome to the Feeding Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

KINETIC Research Study for Breastfeeding Mothers of Infants

Are you planning to wean your baby and stop breastfeeding? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if low doses of the non-opioid painkiller ketamine transfer into breastmilk. Participation involves 1 overnight visit with a 12-hour ketamine infusion and providing samples of breastmilk, urine, and blood. Compensation provided.

AGE:

0-3

DURATION: 24 hours

LOCATION:

Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) at UPMC Montefiore Hospital – Oakland

CUDDLE Study – Infants up to 180 days old

Researchers are studying how much medication is passed through breast milk. Mothers of infants who are less than 180 days old are breastfeeding and taking one of the following prescription medications may be eligible: Cipro®, Vibramycin Hyclate®, Lexapro®, Levaquin®, Ritalin®, Imitrex®, Lysteda®, or Cyklokapron®. You may be reimbursed for time and travel.

AGE:

Up to about 6 months old

VISITS: Up to 6 visits

LOCATION:

Obstetric Follow-up Appointments or Pediatric Well-Child Checks in Oakland or at other times that are convenient for the mother

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Newborn/Infant Health