Using electric blankets to improve comfort after cesarean sections
The Effect of Heating With Electrical Blanket After Cesarean Section on the Postpartum Comfort, Pain, Milk Quantity and Breastfeeding Success
This study tests if using electric blankets can help women feel more comfortable and recover better after having a cesarean section.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | T.c. Ordu Üni̇versi̇tesi̇ Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Samsun, İ̇lkadim) |
| Trial ID | NCT06262243 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of using electric blankets on postpartum comfort, pain management, milk production, and breastfeeding success in women after cesarean sections. It addresses the issue of hypothermia, which can occur due to low operating room temperatures and anesthesia effects. By maintaining normal body temperature with electric blankets, the study aims to enhance maternal comfort and physiological recovery. Key factors such as body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and pain levels will be monitored to assess the impact of this intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are married primiparous women aged 18 and over who have given birth at term and are able to keep their baby with them after birth.
Not a fit: Patients who have given birth prematurely, have low birth weight babies, or have certain medical conditions such as cardiovascular issues or diabetes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve postpartum recovery and breastfeeding outcomes for mothers after cesarean sections.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of electric blankets for maintaining body temperature is a common practice, this specific approach in the context of cesarean sections is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and over, * At least primary school graduate * The one who is married * Primiparous women who gave birth at term, * Having the baby with her after birth * Those who agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Those who gave birth at less than 37 weeks of gestation * Mothers with babies weighing less than 2500 grams * The newborn has a congenital anomaly, * Those with a history of high-risk pregnancy * Those who received any food, including water, other than breast milk until the 10th day of follow-up * Those with cardiovascular disease problems, those with a history of neurological diseases * Mothers with nipple problems * Diabetes Mellitus, those diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus, * Mothers who gave birth with general anesthesia
Where this trial is running
Samsun, İ̇lkadim
- Samsun Training and Research Hospital — Samsun, İ̇lkadim, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ebru ŞAHİN — Ordu Univercity
- Study coordinator: Tuba Çitak
- Email: tubadlkc@gmail.com
- Phone: 05349265496
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.