Endorphin massage to reduce anxiety in pregnant women before cesarean section
Does Endorphin Massage Applied Before Cesarean Section Reduce the Anxiety of Pregnant Women?
This study tests if a special massage given by husbands can help reduce anxiety in pregnant women before they have a cesarean section.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Celal Bayar University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Manisa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06342154 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of endorphin massage on anxiety levels in pregnant women scheduled for cesarean section. Husbands of the participants will be trained to perform the massage before the surgery, and the study will compare stress and pain levels before and after the intervention. A total of 68 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving the massage or a control group receiving standard care. Blood samples will be taken to measure cortisol levels, providing objective data on stress reduction.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant women admitted for cesarean section who are willing to participate in the study.
Not a fit: Patients with psychiatric illnesses or those who do not speak Turkish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety and stress levels in pregnant women undergoing cesarean sections.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of endorphin massage is novel, similar studies have shown that massage therapy can effectively reduce anxiety in various populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being admitted to the hospital for cesarean section * Being willing to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Having psychiatric illness * native language not Turkish
Where this trial is running
Manisa
- Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Hafsa Sultan Hastanesi — Manisa, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yonca Çicek, PhD — Manisa Celal Bayar University
- Study coordinator: Yonca Çiçek, PhD
- Email: yonca09@windowslive.com
- Phone: +90507 698 09 54
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.