Effect of Different Foot Baths on Postpartum Insomnia and Fatigue

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF YALOVA · Jul 1, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at whether footbaths can help new moms feel less tired and sleep better after giving birth. Specifically, the study will compare footbaths with peppermint oil, warm water footbaths, and no footbath at all to see which works best to reduce fatigue and insomnia during the first two weeks after having a baby.

To take part, women need to have had a full-term birth (between 38 and 42 weeks), be within 24 hours after delivery, and be over 18 years old. The study is only for women without pregnancy complications, heart problems, foot injuries, or skin issues on their feet. Participants will be asked to soak their feet for 30 minutes each day in either peppermint oil or warm water, or receive no footbath, and will fill out questionnaires about their sleep and energy. This study is not yet recruiting but aims to find simple, safe ways to help new mothers feel more rested and less tired.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Giving birth at term (38-42 weeks of gestation)
• • Being within the first 24 hours postpartum
• • Participating in the study voluntarily
• • Being over 18 years of age
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having a risky pregnancy diagnosis
• • Having complications during and after birth
• • Having a cardiovascular system disease diagnosis
• • Having an open wound in the foot area
• • Having any skin problems in the foot area (such as fungus)
• • Having communication problems