A Partner's touch: could endorphin massage ease postpartum mood and boost breastfeeding?

NCT ID NCT07726225

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

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether combining personalized breastfeeding support with partner-assisted endorphin massage can improve mood, breastfeeding confidence, and mother-infant bonding in first-time mothers after a normal vaginal delivery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or the added support and massage. The study aims to see if these simple, low-cost interventions can make the early postpartum period smoother for new families.

What this could mean

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Active substance: sustainable breastfeeding support and partner-assisted endorphin massage
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to boost mood, breastfeeding confidence, and mother-infant bonding after childbirth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 64 participants, so results may not apply widely. The massage technique relies on partner participation, which may vary.

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Conditions

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Breast Feeding

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BREAST FEEDING

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Mersin University

Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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