Effect of Su Jok Therapy on Breastfeeding

NCT06628960 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: MAUN
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

There are many alternative methods to increase breast milk. In the literature, studies on Su Jok therapy applications are limited and no studies on increasing breast milk have been found. In Korean language, 'Su' means hand and 'Jok' means foot. Su Jok therapy is defined as a modern acupressure/acupuncture interpretation that utilises the body's independent communication systems on the hands and feet by applying various techniques such as massage, moxa (heating), needles, magnets and seeds to the reflection points on the hands and feet. Su Jok is an integrated therapy that incorporates many tried and trusted methods of oriental medicine

Conditions

Breastfeeding

Keywords

Su Jok therapy; cesarean section; breastfeeding

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (9)

• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

  It was developed by Dennis (2003). Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale consists of 14 items and is in five-point Likert type. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  pre-test

• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

  It was developed by Dennis (2003). Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale consists of 14 items and is in five-point Likert type. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  3rd day after caesarean section

• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

  It was developed by Dennis (2003). Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale consists of 14 items and is in five-point Likert type. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  10th day after caesarean section

• Breastfeeding Charting System: LATCH

  It was developed by Jensen et al. (1994). Its Turkish validity and reliability was performed by Yenal and Okumuş (2003). LATCH includes five evaluation criteria and consists of the first letters of the English equivalents of these criteria. In the LATCH Scoring System, 0, 1 or 2 points are given for each criterion A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10 can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  pre-test

• Breastfeeding Charting System: LATCH

  It was developed by Jensen et al. (1994). Its Turkish validity and reliability was performed by Yenal and Okumuş (2003). LATCH includes five evaluation criteria and consists of the first letters of the English equivalents of these criteria. In the LATCH Scoring System, 0, 1 or 2 points are given for each criterion. A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10 can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  3rd day after caesarean section

• Breastfeeding Charting System: LATCH

  It was developed by Jensen et al. (1994). Its Turkish validity and reliability was performed by Yenal and Okumuş (2003). LATCH includes five evaluation criteria and consists of the first letters of the English equivalents of these criteria. In the LATCH Scoring System, 0, 1 or 2 points are given for each criterion. A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10 can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  10th day after caesarean section

• Inadequate Milk Perception Scale

  The scale developed by McCarter-Spaulding and Kearney in 2001 consists of 6 questions to determine inadequate perception of breast milk. The first question questioning whether the mother perceives her milk as sufficient or not is in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. The other 5 questions aim to measure the perception of inadequacy of milk and are scored between 0-10. '0' indicates that milk is perceived as completely inadequate and "10" indicates that milk is perceived as completely adequate. The scale is scored between 0-50. A high score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.

  pre-test

• Inadequate Milk Perception Scale

  The scale developed by McCarter-Spaulding and Kearney in 2001 consists of 6 questions to determine inadequate perception of breast milk. The first question questioning whether the mother perceives her milk as sufficient or not is in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. The other 5 questions aim to measure the perception of inadequacy of milk and are scored between 0-10. '0' indicates that milk is perceived as completely inadequate and "10" indicates that milk is perceived as completely adequate. The scale is scored between 0-50. A high score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.

  3rd day after caesarean section

• Inadequate Milk Perception Scale

  The scale developed by McCarter-Spaulding and Kearney in 2001 consists of 6 questions to determine inadequate perception of breast milk. The first question questioning whether the mother perceives her milk as sufficient or not is in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. The other 5 questions aim to measure the perception of inadequacy of milk and are scored between 0-10. '0' indicates that milk is perceived as completely inadequate and "10" indicates that milk is perceived as completely adequate. The scale is scored between 0-50. A high score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.

  10th day after caesarean section

Study Arms (2)

su jok therapy;

EXPERIMENTAL

su jok therapy; application of seeds placed at certain points on the palm of the hand every day for the first ten days after birth, every day to be kept in the hand for 2 hours.

Behavioral: Su Jok Therapy

control group

NO INTERVENTION

control group, Su Jok will not be applied

Interventions

Su Jok Therapy BEHAVIORAL

Su Jok Therapy

su jok therapy;

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 35 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: primiparous women giving birth by caesarean section, women aged 19-35, breastfeeding women
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• primiparous women giving birth by caesarean section,
• women aged 19-35,
• breastfeeding women

You may not qualify if:

• those who refused to participate in the research

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Aysegul Kilicli: lead

Study Sites (1)

Şanlıurfa training and research hospital

Sanliurfa, Eyalet/Yerleşke, 63000, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Feeding

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Feeding Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• AYŞEGÜL KILIÇLI, Assisstan. Prof. PhD.

  Muş Alparslan University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

AYŞEGÜL KILIÇLI, Assisstan. Prof. PhD.

CONTACT

(0436) 212 06 70; aysegul_ay_9@hotmail.com

aycan şahin, PhD.

CONTACT

(0436) 212 0000; aysegul_ay_9@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: QUADRUPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: double blind
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Gaziantep University

Model Details: randomized controlled trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 3, 2024
• First Posted: October 8, 2024
• Study Start: October 9, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 15, 2025
• Study Completion: October 15, 2025
• Last Updated: October 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, CSR, ANALYTIC CODE
• Time Frame: 15 October 2024- 15 October 2025
• Access Criteria: 15 October 2024- 15 October 2025

Locations

TU (1)