NCT03496753

Effect of LED Therapy for Treatment Nipple Fissure

Effect of LED Therapy for the Treatment Nipple Fissures: a Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Nove de Julho · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Treatment options for nipple fissures include drug therapy with antifungal and antibiotics, topical applications of lanolin, glycerin gel, creams and lotions, the milk itself, hot compresses and silicone nipple shields. Studies involving a light-emitting diode (LED) therapy have demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties, the enhancement of the wound repair process and the control of pain.

Detailed description

Nipple fissures are the second major cause of the discontinuation of breastfeeding, following a sensation of insufficient milk, which leads to bottle feeding. Poor positioning of the child in relation to the breast, an inadequate frequency or duration of breastfeeding and improper suckling are the main causes of nipple fissure. Discontinuing breastfeeding deprives the infant of essential nutrients and also deprives the mother of certain health benefits. Treatment options for nipple fissures include drug therapy with antifungal and antibiotics, topical applications of lanolin, glycerin gel, creams and lotions, the milk itself, hot compresses and silicone nipple shields. Studies involving a light-emitting diode (LED) therapy have demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties, the enhancement of the wound repair process and the control of pain. As it does not cause discomfort, is relatively inexpensive and may impede the discontinuation of breastfeeding, phototherapy could be a viable option for the treatment of nipple fissures. The aim of this study is to evaluate LED therapy in treatment of nipple fissures

Conditions

• Nipple Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Led Therapy	The following will be the phototherapeutic parameters: total spot area: 1.44 cm²; continuous emission mode; output power: 10 mW; infrared wavelength (880 to 904 nm); fluence: 4 J/cm²; and application time: 10 minutes/session. Sessions will be held three times a week on alternating days for six consecutive weeks, totaling 18 sessions.

Timeline

• Start date: 2018-08-20
• Primary completion: 2018-09-20
• Completion: 2019-08-20
• First posted: 2018-04-12
• Last updated: 2018-04-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Brazil