Effect of early mobilization on recovery after cesarean section
Official title: Effect of Targeted Mobilization Program Applied After Caesarean Section Surgery on Care Outcomes: Randomized Controlled Study
Run by Nigde Omer Halisdemir University · NCT06824337 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a special movement program before and after cesarean sections can help new moms recover better and take care of their babies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Months to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Niğde) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | April 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 13, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06824337 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant women aged 18-35 with a live singleton pregnancy and no history of risky pregnancy complications.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who undergo emergency cesarean sections or develop complications after birth may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of a targeted mobilization program on women undergoing cesarean sections. It focuses on early mobilization training before surgery and specific mobilization techniques applied postoperatively to prevent gastrointestinal complications and enhance participation in breastfeeding and baby care. The research is designed as an experimental study and will be conducted after obtaining necessary ethical approvals. Participants will be monitored for their recovery and ability to engage in infant care following the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve recovery outcomes for women after cesarean sections, facilitating better breastfeeding and infant care.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with early mobilization techniques in postoperative recovery, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18-35, * At least primary school graduate, * Giving birth at term * Having a live singleton pregnancy, * No risky pregnancy history (DVT, thromboembolism) * Women who can use a mobile phone Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion Criteria for the Study * Those who want to leave the study, * Undergoing emergency caesarean section, * Not recording walking distance * Women who cannot be interviewed within 24 hours of discharge * Women who develop maternal or neonatal complications after birth
Where it's running
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Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Univercity
Niğde, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: isa temur, Dr — Ni̇ğde Ömer Hali̇sdemi̇r Univercity
- Study coordinator: Bi̇rnur Yeşi̇ldağ, Dr.
- Email: nurumbirnur@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 05336815923
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.