Does Endorphin Massage Reduce the Anxiety of Pregnant Women?

Last updated: March 28, 2024
Sponsor: Celal Bayar University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Endorphin Massage

Clinical Study ID

NCT06342154
MCBU-SBF-YC-03
  • Ages 18-45
  • Female

Study Summary

Before cesarean section surgery, researchers will demonstrate endorphin massage to the husbands of pregnant women, and they will be asked to apply the massage before the surgery. The stress levels and pain levels of women will be compared before and after the massage.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being admitted to the hospital for cesarean section
  • Being willing to participate in the research

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having psychiatric illness
  • native language not Turkish

Study Design

Total Participants: 68
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Endorphin Massage
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 09, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
December 10, 2024

Study Description

The sample size of the research was calculated using G*Power 3.1.9.4 software as a minimum of 34 with 95% power, 0.01 alpha, and 0.9 effect size. The sample size was planned as experimental (n=34) and control (n=34) groups. To ensure the equality of the samples in both groups, a simple randomization method was used, where pregnant women with odd hospital protocol numbers will be included in the experimental group and those with even numbers will be included in the control group. Pregnant women who are admitted for pre-cesarean section care will be informed about the study, and their voluntary consent will be obtained both in written and verbal form. Pre-tests will be administered to both the experimental and control groups at 08:00, and blood samples will be taken to measure cortisol levels. Subsequently, an intervention will be applied to those in the experimental group, while those in the control group will receive routine nursing care. At 09:00, post-tests will be administered to both the experimental and control groups, and blood samples will be taken again to measure cortisol levels. The pre-test and post-test results, as well as the mean cortisol levels, will be compared between the experimental and control groups.

Connect with a study center

  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Hafsa Sultan Hastanesi

    Manisa, 45060
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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