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The Relationship Between Oxytocin Massage in Mothers With Insufficient Milk Production in the Early Postpartum Period and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Milk Let-down Reflex: A Randomized Controlled Study

NCT07609693 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 128

Last updated 2026-05-27

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of oxytocin massage on breastfeeding self-efficacy and the milk ejection reflex among mothers experiencing insufficient milk supply in the early postpartum period. Insufficient milk supply is a common issue often linked to maternal stress, which can inhibit oxytocin release and negatively impact the milk ejection reflex and the mother's confidence in breastfeeding. By applying oxytocin massage to the thoracic paravertebral region, this study seeks to stimulate oxytocin release non-pharmacologically. The primary objective is to determine whether this intervention improves physiological milk flow and enhances maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy compared to routine postpartum care.

Conditions

  • Lactation Disorders

Interventions

OTHER

Oxytocin Massage

Oxytocin massage was applied to the mothers assigned to the experimental group as a non-pharmacological intervention. According to the standardized intervention protocol, a single session of oxytocin massage, lasting for 20 to 30 minutes in total, was performed on the thoracic and scapular regions of the back. The massage was administered by the researcher using rhythmic and circular movements focusing on the paravertebral area to stimulate afferent nerve pathways and promote endogenous oxytocin release. This aimed to facilitate the milk ejection reflex and support breastfeeding self-efficacy in the early postpartum period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Elif TAĞTEKİN, student · Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Department of Midwifery

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-12
Primary Completion
2026-05-12
Completion
2026-09-12

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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