Investigation of the Effect of Massage Application on Functional Status and Depression in Postpartum Mothers

NCT06539858 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/3
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 28
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Postpartum depression is a condition with high morbidity in mothers and negatively affects all family relationships. It has been observed that depression in the mother at only 2 months of age negatively affects the relationship between the baby and the mother, and that mothers who are depressed and therefore their babies feel more negatively. Symptoms usually start to appear from the 2nd or 3rd week after birth. At the same time, most people focus on the physical characteristics of the mother after birth, such as her reproductive system, while ignoring her full functionality. Full functionality is a multidimensional concept that includes personal care, baby care, family care, social and professional activities. In the first weeks after discharge, the functional status of the mother may differ as a result of the roles she assumes at home. Since the breastfeeding period will begin in new mothers, different treatment methods are preferred instead of drug treatment, one of which is massage therapy. It is thought that massage therapy relaxes the muscles and changes psychological factors. Previous studies conducted on postpartum women show that massage has a positive and healing effect on mothers. While previous studies frequently mention its effects on depression, it has also been observed that there are few studies mentioning its functional status. In light of this information, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of massage on functional status and depression in postpartum women. For this purpose, there will be 2 groups randomized as intervention and control groups. The intervention will be performed as a 45-minute massage once a week for 4 weeks. Data will be collected before the first intervention and after the last intervention.

Conditions

Depression, Post-Partum; Massage; Functional Status

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• depression

  will be evaluated with the internationally accepted Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale. the name of the scale we use Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale. As the score obtained from this scale increases, the person's depression level also increases.

  4 weeks

• functionality

  The change in functionality will be evaluated using the postpartum functional status inventory. Inventory of Functional Status After Childbirth Turkish was used. According to this scale, a decrease in the score indicates that the functional status also decreases.

  4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Interventional group

This group will receive massage once a week for 4 weeks.

Other: massage

non-intervention group

No intervention will be made to this group

Interventions

massage OTHER

General back massage from the base of the neck to the sacrum. Classical massage techniques such as stroking and kneeding will be applied. To be performed by a specialist physiotherapist.

Interventional group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Young mothers who had just given birth and met the inclusion criteria for the study

You may qualify if:

• Being within the first 6 months postpartum

You may not qualify if:

• Having a health condition that prevents lying face down (having stitches from a cesarean section, hypertension, etc.)
• Not being cooperative
• All conditions that contraindicate massage

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Yalova: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Yalova

Yalova, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression, Postpartum

Interventions

Massage

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Puerperal Disorders; Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Depressive Disorder; Mood Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapy, Soft Tissue; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: research assisstant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 1, 2024
• First Posted: August 6, 2024
• Study Start: May 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 30, 2024
• Study Completion: March 30, 2025
• Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)