Clinical study design and modeling approaches to study secretion of drugs in human milk
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By
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Prerna Dodeja
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Nupur Chaphekar
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Taylor Laffey
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Hamdan Albukhaytan
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Steve Caritis
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Imam Shaik
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Raman Venkataramanan
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June 17, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Designing Clinical Studies and Modeling Techniques to Investigate Drug Secretion in Human Milk
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | |
| Target Population | Lactating women requiring medications for chronic and acute medical conditions |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
- Ethical concerns exist regarding the risk-benefit ratio of medications for mothers and infants.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Medication use is common, particularly for chronic conditions, but evidence-based information is lacking.
Clinical Best Practices
- Adhere to updated guidelines for medication use during lactation.
- Develop standardized guidelines for conducting clinical lactation studies.
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