The Effect of Spa and Massage on Babies on Colic Symptoms
NCT ID: NCT05538936
Last Updated: 2025-12-18
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
72 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-08-01
2023-12-11
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Infant massage also used to reduce the symptoms of infantile colic, is often called stimulus touch. Baby massage can be defined as a relaxed conversation between parent and baby. Infant massage is also called touch therapy, which refers to a technique that combines the physical benefits of human touch with emotional benefits such as mind bonding. Massage is an application that makes the baby more sensitive, develops a sense of security, enables better communication with eye contact, increases comfort, creates a deep bond between parent and baby, as well as supports the baby's physical, mental and emotional development.
Although various complementary health approaches have been examined to alleviate colic symptoms, there seems to be a limited number of studies on SPA and massage applications. For this reason, the study was planned to determine the effectiveness of nurses' baby SPA and massage practices in reducing colic symptoms in babies.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Baby SPA
Baby SPA application time: It is done regularly from the first month, at least once a month. The ideal time for application is the first six months. The water in the tub is prepared to be 33°C. The baby, whose clothes are taken off, wearing a waterproof diaper suitable for the tub and a neck ring, is taken into the tub. The application usually takes 10-15 minutes, depending on the baby's reactions to the water for the first time. After the parent and baby get used to the process, the time can be increased to 30 minutes. In this process, the baby's hands, abdomen, and legs are made to recognize the water and the baby's movements are monitored. Care is taken that the baby does not drink the water. After the application period is over, the baby is removed from the tub and dried with a towel. Finally, the baby is massaged for 10-15 minutes and dressed.
Baby SPA
"Salus Per Aquam", "Sanitas Per Aquam", "Salut Per Aqua" or "Solus Per Aqua" (SPA) means health that comes with water. Baby SPA is a physiotherapy method that stimulates the baby's motor movements through water (hydrotherapy) and performs it in an integrated way to balance the body, mind, and emotions. Baby SPA is applied in specially designed bathtubs. The size of the tub is designed in such a way that children can move their hands and feet freely and not be narrow. A neck ring/ring is used to keep the baby on the water surface during SPA treatment.
Massage
Massage can be applied to all age periods. Before starting the massage application in babies, some preparations are made. Ambient temperature (24-26 OC) is adjusted, it is regulated so that there is no airflow, dim light, and low noise levels are ensured. 1-2 towels, a soft cushion or massage table, baby oil lotion, clean diapers, and clean clothes are prepared for the massage. There is no standard time interval for the application of massage. It can be done at least one hour after the baby's feeding, at any time of the day when he is not stressed and sleeps. Massage application time is 15-30 minutes depending on the baby's reactions may vary between.
Massage
The best way to communicate with a baby is to touch it. When babies are born, unlike their other senses, the most developed one is the sense of touch. Because this process begins while in the womb. The baby communicates by touch and begins to recognize his environment. The sense of touch is a priority for the development of all senses. They need to perceive their environment, especially in newborns and infancy periods. Touching the body in a systematic way for a therapeutic purpose is called "Massage". Massage is soft touches to body tissues to relax muscles, accelerate circulation, reduce infantile colic symptoms and pain, regulate sleep, and increase its duration. Baby massage has many benefits such as reducing colic symptoms, increasing weight gain, providing motor development and coordination, strengthening the parent and baby bond, supporting growth and development, and reducing stress.
Control
It is the control group in which no intervention was applied.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Baby SPA
"Salus Per Aquam", "Sanitas Per Aquam", "Salut Per Aqua" or "Solus Per Aqua" (SPA) means health that comes with water. Baby SPA is a physiotherapy method that stimulates the baby's motor movements through water (hydrotherapy) and performs it in an integrated way to balance the body, mind, and emotions. Baby SPA is applied in specially designed bathtubs. The size of the tub is designed in such a way that children can move their hands and feet freely and not be narrow. A neck ring/ring is used to keep the baby on the water surface during SPA treatment.
Massage
The best way to communicate with a baby is to touch it. When babies are born, unlike their other senses, the most developed one is the sense of touch. Because this process begins while in the womb. The baby communicates by touch and begins to recognize his environment. The sense of touch is a priority for the development of all senses. They need to perceive their environment, especially in newborns and infancy periods. Touching the body in a systematic way for a therapeutic purpose is called "Massage". Massage is soft touches to body tissues to relax muscles, accelerate circulation, reduce infantile colic symptoms and pain, regulate sleep, and increase its duration. Baby massage has many benefits such as reducing colic symptoms, increasing weight gain, providing motor development and coordination, strengthening the parent and baby bond, supporting growth and development, and reducing stress.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* The baby is between 40 days - 4 months
* The baby was born at term
* Birth weight between 2500 - 4500 g
* The baby's diagnosis of infantile colic by the doctor
* The baby has not started any treatment for infantile colic
Exclusion Criteria
* The baby has a diagnosis of lactose intolerance
* The baby has an acute or chronic illness
* There is a wound on the baby's skin or a condition that prevents massage.
* Having a situation that prevents communication with the mother
40 Days
4 Months
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
OTHER
Yuzuncu Yil University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Rıdvan Akdogan
Research Assistant (PhD Candidate)
Principal Investigators
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Rıdvan Akdoğan, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Yuzuncu Yil University
Locations
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Yuzuncu Yıl University
Van, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Akdogan R, Yildiz S. The effect of SPA and massage applied on babies on colic symptoms: A randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr Nurs. 2025 May-Jun;82:e164-e174. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2025.04.008. Epub 2025 Apr 18.
Other Identifiers
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id