The Effect of Reflexology on Lactation and Postpartum Comfort for Cesarean-delivery Primiparous Mothers
Launched by SELCUK UNIVERSITY · Sep 25, 2018
Trial Information
Current as of July 22, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 100 women with first birth through cesarean section were investigated between May 2016 and May 2017. Expectant mothers were randomly included into an intervention and a control group. The intervention group consisted of mothers for whom reflexology was performed three times per day for 30 min every eight hours.
With face-to-face interviews, all participants were informed about the design, content and methods to be used in the study, and the sociodemographic data obtained self-reportingly from the primiparas were recorded. The dat...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • primiparas delivering through CS,
- • at the age of 18 and over,
- • at ≤37 gestational weeks
- • with one-fetus birth,
- • with stable vital signs,
- • those delivering under general anesthesia,
- • except for CS and spinal/epidural anesthesia,
- • with ability of communication in Turkish, and those accepting to participate into the study voluntarily.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • primiparas with infectious diseases such as shingles, fungus, eczema, warts and callus in the intervention group,
- • those with local infections like abscess,
- • open lesion/wound, scar tissue, edema, hematoma, thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis, coagulopathy, mass, varicosis, deformities on toes, recent fractures or dislocations, tearing of fascia and tendons,
- • and with psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression, were excluded out of the study.
About Selcuk University
Selçuk University is a prominent educational institution located in Turkey, recognized for its commitment to advancing medical research and clinical studies. As a clinical trial sponsor, Selçuk University leverages its extensive academic resources and expertise to conduct innovative research that aims to address significant healthcare challenges. The university fosters collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners to facilitate the development of new therapies and improve patient outcomes. Through rigorous adherence to ethical standards and regulatory guidelines, Selçuk University strives to contribute to scientific knowledge and enhance the quality of care within the community and beyond.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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Timeline
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Estimated completion
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