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Massage method shows promise in preventing pregnancy stretch marks

NCT ID NCT07265440

Prevention Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a specific massage technique (effleurage) to prevent or reduce stretch marks in first-time pregnant women. 42 women aged 20-30 with a healthy BMI participated, starting massage at week 17 until birth. The goal was to see if this simple, at-home method could lessen the severity of stretch marks.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

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Started

Oct 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

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Ages

20 to 30 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * • All females will be primigravida. * All females will be at the 17th week to the 20th week of gestation. * Age of participants will range from 20-30 years. * Their BMI will not exceed 28 kg/m. Exclusion Criteria: * • Any dermal pathology. * Psychiatric disorders. * Skin tumor. * Pregnant with more than one child. * History or symptoms of premature birth. * Placental abruption. * History of abdominal surgeries. * History of abdominal hernia.

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Conditions

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Striae Distensae

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Striae gravidarum

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Outpatient Clinics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt

    Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, 33511, Egypt