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

NCT07389707 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/129
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 74
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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

Keywords

back pain; comfort; pregnant; massage; midwife

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Prenatal Comfort Scale scores

  The initial version of the scale consisted of 34 items, but was later revised by the authors and shortened to 15 items (21). The short version of the scale consists of 15 items and 5 sub-dimensions. Each item is scored between 0-5 (0=Strongly disagree, 1=Disagree, 2=Undecided, 3=Somewhat agree, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly agree). The scale is evaluated out of a total of 75 points.

  At baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of seed therapy]

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Oswestry Disability Index scores

  At baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of seed therapy

Study Arms (2)

seed therapy ( su-jok)

EXPERIMENTAL

Group that received seed therapy ( su- jok )

Other: seed therapy (su-jok)

standard maintenance

NO INTERVENTION

group not receiving 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,
• Able to read and write,
• Have back pain severity of 45 mm and above according to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS),
• Aren't experiencing risky pregnancies,
• Do not have any psychiatric disorders,
• Have a gestational age of 32 weeks or above,
• Do not react negatively to any interventions such as massage,
• Have healthy and complete tissue integrity in the area where the massage will be performed will be included in the sample.

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnant women with acute or chronic diseases, traumas, or surgical history related to the musculoskeletal or nervous system,
• Those who have gynecological or urological problems that cause pain during pregnancy (premature birth, pyelonephritis, etc.),
• Those who use analgesics during pregnancy,
• Those who have difficulty communicating and mentally ill,
• Those who have a condition that may prevent written or verbal communication,
• Those who have maternal and fetal complications in their current pregnancy will not be included in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Inonu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Inonu University

Malatya, Battalgazi̇, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Links

• Reference link

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Back Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Esra GÜNEY, PhD

  Inonu University

  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: master thesis student

Model Details: Crossover Assignment 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)