Effects of Body Mechanics Training on Shoulder-Back Pain and Breastfeeding Ergonomics in Breastfe… (NCT07104227) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Effects of Body Mechanics Training on Shoulder-Back Pain and Breastfeeding Ergonomics in Breastfeeding Mothers
Turkey (Türkiye)94 participantsStarted 2025-08-01
Plain-language summary
The research will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial and mothers in the intervention group will receive training on posture correction,breastfeeding positions, and shoulder and back muscle strengthening movements. If you agree to participate in this study, you will first be asked to fill out a form regarding your demographic information and health history.Then, the following scales will be applied to evaluate breastfeeding ergonomics, shoulder-back pain, and musculoskeletal system functions:Demographic and Health Data Form, Breastfeeding Ergonomics Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for Pain Assessment,Low Back Pain Function Scale, and Neck Disability Indicator Questionnaire. Mothers in the intervention group will receive training on body mechanics including posture awareness,breastfeeding positions, and shoulder and back muscle strengthening movements.The training will be conducted in the hospital and at 6 weeks and 3 months after discharge
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Mother should be 18 years of age or older
* Have given birth vaginally
* Mother should be breastfeeding
* Have good general physical health (no health problems),
* Have no physical disabilities
* Have no chronic disease (no circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, etc.)
* Have not received any physical therapy or manual therapy in the last 6 months
* Have no history of chronic pain related to the musculoskeletal system (fibromyalgia, chronic low back or neck pain, etc.)
* Have a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
* Have a healthy newborn
* Plan to continue breastfeeding during the study period
* Have no past or current health problems that may affect breastfeeding (breast surgery, use of medications that may affect breastfeeding, etc.)
* The most less than primary level education
Exclusion Criteria:
* Mothers with any medical history
* Mothers with postural problems (previously diagnosed serious postural disorders such as scoliosis, kyphosis or lordosis)
* Having an orthopedic or neurological disorder diagnosed before or during pregnancy (herniated disc, nerve compression)
* Having had a Caesarean section
* Mothers not wanting to breastfeed
* Mothers not wanting to participate in the study
* Situations where the mother and baby must be separated
* Mothers planning to start a different exercise program during the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Shoulder and Upper Back Pain Intensity in Breastfeeding Mothers Measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)