The Effect of the Use of Hand Massage Stimulation Techniques on the Hyperemesis Gravidarum

NCT07389668 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2024/128
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 70
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the use of hand massage stimulation techniques on nausea-vomiting severity and quality of life in pregnant women diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. Research Hypotheses H1-a: The use of hand massage stimulation techniques in pregnant women diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum reduces the severity of nausea-vomiting. H1-b: The use of hand massage stimulation techniques in pregnant women diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum increases the quality of life. Data will be collected from pregnant women diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum in the maternity ward. It will be ensured that the midwifery intervention is implemented in a way that does not disrupt the examination routine. Seed therapy (su-jok) will be applied by researcher Esra Nur Emre, who has a basic level su jok therapy certificate.

Conditions

Pregnancy Related

Keywords

Nausea-vomiting; quality of life; pregnancy; massage; midwife

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Nausea-vomiting severity scores

  The Pregnancy Nausea and Vomiting Severity Assessment Test (PUQE) is a scoring system used to measure the severity of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The lowest score on the scale is 3 and the highest is 15. 0-3 indicates no symptoms, 4-6 indicates mild, 7-12 indicates moderate and 13-15 indicates severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

  Data collection forms were administered by the researcher using face-to-face interviews in the first stage (days 1-2 and 3), telephone interviews in the second stage (day 15), and face-to-face interviews again in the third stage (days 30-31).

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Quality of life scores

  Data collection forms were administered by the researcher using face-to-face interviews in the first stage (days 1-2 and 3), telephone interviews in the second stage (day 15), and face-to-face interviews again in the third stage (days 30-31) .

Study Arms (2)

Standard maintenance

NO INTERVENTION

Group not receiving seed therapy (su jok)

seed therapy (su jok)

EXPERIMENTAL

Group that received seed therapy (su jok)

Other: seed therapy (su jok)

Interventions

seed therapy (su jok) OTHER

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

seed therapy (su jok)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 49 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Pregnant women who are over 18 years old,
• Who can read and write,
• Who do not have any psychiatric disorders,
• Who are not experiencing a risky pregnancy,
• Who are hospitalized with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum,
• Who do not react negatively to any interventions aimed at touch, such as massage,
• Who have full and healthy tissue integrity in the area where the massage will be performed

You may not qualify if:

• Those whose pregnancy has ended for any reason,
• Those who have not been hospitalized despite being diagnosed,
• Pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Inonu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Inonu University

Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Links

• Reference Link

Study Officials

• Esra GÜNEY, PhD

  İnonu Üniversity

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD student

Model Details: randomized controlled trial conducted with experimental and control groups.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 27, 2026
• First Posted: February 5, 2026
• Study Start: October 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 15, 2024
• Study Completion: January 15, 2025
• Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)