Baby MassageNCT06136520
The Effect of Baby Massage Training Given to Pregnant Women on Maternal Attachment and Postpartum Depression
A study testing Baby massage in people with Baby Massage and Postpartum Depression, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The research to be conducted within the scope of the project will be randomized controlled, and the population of the research will be primiparous pregnant women reached through social media. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Baby Massage, Postpartum Depression
- What is being tested?
- Baby massage
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 26 Oct 2023to 1 Mar 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between the ages of 18-35, Being primiparous and having a singleton pregnancy,
- No high-risk pregnancy,
- Being in the 32nd to 40th week of pregnancy,
- Being literate and knowing and understanding Turkish,
- Pregnant women who have internet access and knowledge of internet usage.
Who cannot join
- ● Presence of chronic disease,
- Pregnancy with congenital malformation,
- Unwanted pregnancy,
- Having attended a pregnancy school,
- Women who become pregnant as a result of assisted reproductive technology,
- Those with hearing and vision problems,
- Having a known serious psychiatric disease diagnosis.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Baby Massage Training Given to Pregnant Women on Maternal Attachment and Postpartum Depression: A Randomized Controlled Study
The research to be conducted within the scope of the project will be randomized controlled, and the population of the research will be primiparous pregnant women reached through social media. Primiparous pregnant women in the 32nd - 40th weeks of pregnancy will be included in the study, and the sample size is determined by using the G*Power (3.1.9.2) program, considering a margin of error of 0.05 and data loss, with a power of 95% and a medium effect size; 27 people should be included in the experimental (baby massage) group and 27 people in the control group. In determining the groups, participants will be assigned to experimental and control groups using the "Randomizer.org" program. Pregnant women included in the research will be informed about the study and will be presented with an "Informed Consent Form" and "Voluntary Consent Form". Baby massage training will be given to the experimental group, and a reminder training will be given 2 weeks later. "Personal Information Form", "Prenatal Attachment Inventory" and "Beck Depression Inventory" will be applied to both groups at the beginning of the study, and postpartum 30-42 weeks. and 60-72. "Maternal Attachment Scale" and "Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale" will be administered between days.
- Conditions
- Baby Massage, Postpartum Depression
- Being tested
- Baby massage
- Keywords
- Postpartum Depression, baby massage, attachment
- Medical subject headings
- Depression, Postpartum
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Baby massageBehavioural
After the first measurements are made and the groups are determined; "Personal Information Form", "Perinatal Attachment Inventory" and "Beck Depression Inventory" will be applied to the experimental and control groups. Pregnant women in the experimental group were 32-40 weeks of pregnancy.
After baby massage training is given, 30-42 weeks after birth. between days and 60-72. "Maternal Attachment Scale" and "Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale" will be applied to the experimental and control groups on the following days. The control group will receive standard care while the experimental group receives training. After the second postpartum data of the pregnant women in the control group are collected, a 30-minute baby massage training will be given by the researcher.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| experimental group | Experimental | After the first measurements are made and the groups are determined; "Personal Information Form", "Perinatal Attachment Inventory" and "Beck Depression Inventory" will be applied to the experimental and control groups. Pregnant women in the experimental group were 32-40 weeks of pregnancy.
After baby massage training is given, 30-42 weeks after birth. between days and 60-72. "Maternal Attachment Scale" and "Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale" will be applied to the experimental and control groups on the following days. The control group will receive standard care while the experimental group receives training. After the second postpartum data of the pregnant women in the control group are collected, a 30-minute baby massage training will be given by the researcher. Receives: Behavioral: Baby massage |
| Control group | No intervention | The control group will receive standard care while the experimental group receives training. After the second postpartum data of the pregnant women in the control group are collected, a 30-minute baby massage training will be given by the researcher. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
the Maternal Attachment Scale (mother-baby bonding scale)
Postpartum ages 30-42 in the Maternal Attachment Scale "Experimental Group". days and 60-72. It will be applied to mothers between days. Postpartum ages 30-42 are in the "Control Group" of the Maternal Attachment Scale. days and 60-72. It will be applied to mothers between days.
Measures maternal feelings and behaviors that show love The lowest score obtained from the scale is 26, the highest score is 104, and a high score indicates high maternal attachment.
Measured: 3 months
The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale
The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale will be used to evaluate and monitor the postpartum depression development levels of the groups. The cut-off score of the scale is 12/13, and women who score above 13 are considered to be at risk for depression.
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2023
- Study start26 Oct 2023
- Primary completion1 Mar 2024
- Study completion1 Mar 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Baby MassageStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Istanbul University - CerrahpasaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Betul Uncu, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06136520
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023/132
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 26 Oct 2023
- Last updated
- 29 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Baby Massage Training Given to Pregnant Women on Maternal Attachment and Postpartum Depression: A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06136520
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2023/132
- Conditions
- Baby Massage, Postpartum Depression
- Keywords
- Postpartum Depression, baby massage, attachment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul University - CerrahpasaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The research to be conducted within the scope of the project will be randomized controlled, and the population of the research will be primiparous pregnant women reached through social media. Primiparous pregnant women in the 32nd - 40th weeks of pregnancy will be included in the study, and the sample size is determined by using the G*Power (3.1.9.2) program, considering a margin of error of 0.05 and data loss, with a power of 95% and a medium effect size; 27 people should be included in the experimental (baby massage) group and 27 people in the control group. In determining the groups, participants will be assigned to experimental and control groups using the "Randomizer.org" program. Pregnant women included in the research will be informed about the study and will be presented with an "Informed Consent Form" and "Voluntary Consent Form". Baby massage training will be given to the experimental group, and a reminder training will be given 2 weeks later. "Personal Information Form", "Prenatal Attachment Inventory" and "Beck Depression Inventory" will be applied to both groups at the beginning of the study, and postpartum 30-42 weeks. and 60-72. "Maternal Attachment Scale" and "Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale" will be administered between days.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| experimental group | Experimental | Behavioral: Baby massageAfter the first measurements are made and the groups are determined; "Personal Information Form", "Perinatal Attachment Inventory" and "Beck Depression Inventory" will be applied to the experimental and control groups. Pregnant women in the experimental group were 32-40 weeks of pregnancy. After baby massage training is given, 30-42 weeks after birth. between days and 60-72. "Maternal Attachment Scale" and "Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale" will be applied to the experimental and control groups on the following days. The control group will receive standard care while the experimental group receives training. After the second postpartum data of the pregnant women in the control group are collected, a 30-minute baby massage training will be given by the researcher. |
| Control group | No intervention | –The control group will receive standard care while the experimental group receives training. After the second postpartum data of the pregnant women in the control group are collected, a 30-minute baby massage training will be given by the researcher. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Being between the ages of 18-35, Being primiparous and having a singleton pregnancy,
- No high-risk pregnancy,
- Being in the 32nd to 40th week of pregnancy,
- Being literate and knowing and understanding Turkish,
- Pregnant women who have internet access and knowledge of internet usage.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- ● Presence of chronic disease,
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Baby massageAfter the first measurements are made and the groups are determined; "Personal Information Form", "Perinatal Attachment Inventory" and "Beck Depression Inventory" will be applied to the experimental and control groups. Pregnant women in the experimental group were 32-40 weeks of pregnancy. After baby massage training is given, 30-42 weeks after birth. between days and 60-72. "Maternal Attachment Scale" and "Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale" will be applied to the experimental and control groups on the following days. The control group will receive standard care while the experimental group receives training. After the second postpartum data of the pregnant women in the control group are collected, a 30-minute baby massage training will be given by the researcher. | Behavioural | experimental group |
Primary outcome
the Maternal Attachment Scale (mother-baby bonding scale)
Time frame: 3 months
Postpartum ages 30-42 in the Maternal Attachment Scale "Experimental Group". days and 60-72. It will be applied to mothers between days. Postpartum ages 30-42 are in the "Control Group" of the Maternal Attachment Scale. days and 60-72. It will be applied to mothers between days. Measures maternal feelings and behaviors that show love The lowest score obtained from the scale is 26, the highest score is 104, and a high score indicates high maternal attachment.
The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale
Time frame: 3 months
The Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale will be used to evaluate and monitor the postpartum depression development levels of the groups. The cut-off score of the scale is 12/13, and women who score above 13 are considered to be at risk for depression.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Oct 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Baby massage in people with Baby Massage and Postpartum Depression, run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
the Maternal Attachment Scale (mother-baby bonding scale) (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Oct 2024.