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Marmet and Oxytocin Massage for Breast Milk Increase

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 35 YearsFemaleEge University
NCT07077655 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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. There is no difference in the amount of breast milk among mothers in the Marmet technique, oxytocin massage, and control (placebo) groups. H1.1. There is a difference in the amount of breast milk among mothers in the Marmet technique, oxytocin massage, and control (placebo) groups. H0.2. There is no difference in the state anxiety scale scores among mothers in the Marmet technique, oxytocin massage, and control (placebo) groups. H1.2. There is a difference in the state anxiety scale scores among mothers in the Marmet technique, oxytocin massage, and control (placebo) gr

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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
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What it tests

  • Marmet Technique
  • Oxytocin Massage
  • Plasebo
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Where

1 site
Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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