Massage technique boosts breastfeeding success, study finds

NCT ID NCT07529067

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether teaching new mothers the Marmet breast massage technique helps with common breastfeeding problems like nipple pain and low milk supply. 104 women who had just given birth were randomly assigned to learn the massage or receive standard care. Researchers checked their breastfeeding confidence and problems at 24 hours and 15 days after birth.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Marmet breast massage technique (a manual massage and milk expression method)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give new mothers a simple, drug-free way to reduce common breastfeeding problems and feel more confident.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study. The results may not apply to all women, and the technique requires proper training to be effective.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS ASSESSMENT are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREASTFEEDING PROBLEMS ASSESSMENT BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.