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The Effect of Using Hand Massage Stimulation Techniques on Pain and Comfort in Pregnant Women Experiencing Lumbar Pain

NCT07389707 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 74

Last updated 2026-02-05

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Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of hand massage stimulation techniques applied to pregnant women with low back pain on pain and comfort.

H1-a: Hand massage stimulation technique applied to pregnant women reduces low back pain.

H1-b: Hand massage stimulation technique applied to pregnant women increases comfort Data will be collected from pregnant women who apply to the NST polyclinic and complain of back pain. Midwifery intervention will be implemented in a way that does not disrupt the examination routine. Seed therapy (su-jok) will be applied by researcher Esra Tan, who has a basic level su jok therapy certificate.

Conditions

  • Pregnancy Related

Interventions

OTHER

seed therapy (su-jok)

In hand massage, tiny swellings called "ball conformity" occur on the reflection points of the organs where the complaint occurs on the hands and feet. It is argued that the sensitivity of the relevant point to pressure has a direct correlation with the level of pain in the body part. A rod called a "diagnostic probe" or "diagnostic rod" made of metal, plastic or wood, approximately ten centimeters long, is used to detect the painful point on the hand and foot. After the correct point is detected, various techniques are applied to stimulate these points and ensure the continuation of the energy flow.In this study, the seed massage technique, which does not cause any side effects among the hand massage stimulation methods, requires a basic level certificate for its use, does not require being a health professional, and can be easily applied by anyone, will be used. Seed massage is a method applied by first detecting pain through a probe on the points of the organs reflected on the hand

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Inonu University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Esra GÜNEY, PhD · Inonu University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-15
Primary Completion
2024-12-15
Completion
2025-01-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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