Effects of Back Massage After Cesarean Section (NCT06162156) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Back Massage After Cesarean Section
Turkey (Türkiye)78 participantsStarted 2023-12-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of back massage application after cesarean section on women's pain, anxiety, sleep, breastfeeding, comfort, uterine involution process and physiological parameters. This research is a randomized controlled experimental type study with a pretest-posttest control group. In the research, after obtaining the necessary permissions and the ethics committee report, the application will be carried out to women who have given birth by cesarean section at the State Hospital and meet the criteria for inclusion in the study. Personal Information Form, Richard Campbell Sleep Scale, Trait-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Postpartum Comfort Scale, Bristol Breastfeeding Evaluation Tool, Visual Analog Scale for Pain, Uterine Involution Evaluation Form, Physiological Parameter Form will be used in the research.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Mothers who gave birth at the age of 18 and over
* The one who is married
* At least primary school graduate
* Giving by cesarean section
* Those who had a cesarean section with regional anesthesia
* Having a single, healthy newborn at full term
* Those who did not experience any problems during pregnancy
* Pain intensity is 40 mm or more according to the Visual Analogue Scale
* Does not react negatively to any attempt at touch, such as massage
* The tissue integrity in the area to be massaged is complete and healthy
* Women who agree to participate in the research will be included in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those who gave birth by cesarean section before the 37th week of pregnancy
* Having diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension
* Receiving controlled analgesia after cesarean section
* Having received a psychiatric diagnosis such as anxiety and depression
* Those who develop postpartum complications
* Women who want to leave the research at any stage of the research will be excluded from the research
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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