Effects of Massage and Shower on Birth Experience and Breastfeeding
NCT ID: NCT07151144
Last Updated: 2026-01-02
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
120 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-08-25
2025-12-15
Brief Summary
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tudy Population
The study was conducted in the delivery unit of a public hospital in Turkey in 2025. The sample consisted of women who were experiencing their first pregnancy and giving birth for the first time. Inclusion criteria were as follows:
Between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation,
Low-risk, singleton pregnancies,
Planned for vaginal delivery,
No significant obstetric complications during pregnancy,
Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study.
A total of 120 participants were randomly assigned into three groups:
Massage Group (n=430): Received massage during labor.
Shower Group (n=40): Took a warm shower during labor.
Control Group (n=40): Received routine standard hospital care without any additional intervention.
Data Collection Tools
Data were collected using the following instruments:
Personal Information Form
Birth Satisfaction Scale
Birth Comfort Scale
Breastfeeding Success Scale Intervention Massage Group: During the active phase of labor (cervical dilation of 4-7 cm), participants received 15-minute sessions of light-pressure massage to the lower back, sacrum, and lumbar area at regular intervals.
Shower Group: During the same phase, participants were assisted to take a warm shower for approximately 20 minutes.
Control Group: Received routine intrapartum care with no additional non-pharmacological intervention
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Detailed Description
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Immediately after birth (for comfort and satisfaction),
Within the first 2 hours postpartum (for breastfeeding success).
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
SINGLE
Study Groups
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intervention group
Massage and Showe
Massage
During the active phase of labor (cervical dilation of 4-7 cm), participants received 15-minute sessions of light-pressure massage to the lower back, sacrum, and lumbar area at regular intervals.
Shower
During the same phase, participants were assisted to take a warm shower for approximately 20 minutes.
Control group
Control group
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Massage
During the active phase of labor (cervical dilation of 4-7 cm), participants received 15-minute sessions of light-pressure massage to the lower back, sacrum, and lumbar area at regular intervals.
Shower
During the same phase, participants were assisted to take a warm shower for approximately 20 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Low-risk, singleton pregnancies,
Planned for vaginal delivery,
No significant obstetric complications during pregnancy,
Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
19 Years
45 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Sakarya University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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öznur tiryaki
Associate Professor
Locations
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Sakarya University
Sakarya, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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Eda Gökmen
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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