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Official title Marmet and Oxytocin Massage for Breast Milk Increase
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07077655
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is designed as a randomized controlled single-blind experimental study to examine the effectiveness of the oxytocin massage and Marmet technique applied to mothers who have undergone cesarean section on breast milk quantity and maternal state anxiety levels. The hypotheses of the study are as follows: H0.1.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 35, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aged between 18-35 years
- Literate
- Fluent in Turkish
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Primiparous (first-time mothers)
You likely can't join if
- Are under 18 or over 35 years old
- Are multiparous (have given birth before)
- Are encountered more than 2 hours postpartum
- Received general anesthesia
- Have any acute or chronic illness themselves or their baby
- Have conditions requiring mother and baby to be separated
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged between 18-35 years
- Literate
- Fluent in Turkish
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Primiparous (first-time mothers)
- Within the first 2 hours postpartum (mothers performing their first breastfeeding under researcher supervision)
- Have a single baby with an appropriate birth weight for gestational age (\>2500 gr)
- Have their baby with them
- Received spinal anesthesia
- Neither the mother nor the baby has any acute or chronic illness
- Exclusively breastfeeding their baby
- Had a term (37 weeks gestation or more) and cesarean delivery
- Experienced no complications after the cesarean section
- No issues preventing breastfeeding
- Willing to breastfeed
- Are under 18 or over 35 years old
- Are multiparous (have given birth before)
- Are encountered more than 2 hours postpartum
- Received general anesthesia
- Have any acute or chronic illness themselves or their baby
- Have conditions requiring mother and baby to be separated
- Report experiencing severe pain
- Formula-feed their baby or consume any milk-increasing medication or tea
- Gave birth before 37 weeks gestation or had a vaginal delivery
- Have an anatomical breast issue (absence of nipple, inverted nipple)
- Have swelling, ecchymosis, or wounds on their back (for the oxytocin massage group)
- Have a baby with a congenital anomaly
- Have an issue preventing breastfeeding
- Have a psychological issue
- Are unwilling to breastfeed
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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