Can a hand massage ease pregnancy back pain?

NCT ID NCT07389707

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether a hand massage technique called Su-Jok can reduce low back pain and improve comfort in pregnant women. 74 women with back pain at 32 weeks or more of pregnancy received the massage. Researchers measured pain and comfort using standard scales. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug method can help manage a common pregnancy complaint.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: hand massage (Su-Jok seed therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease back pain and boost comfort during late pregnancy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be influenced by expectation. The technique requires a certified practitioner and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PREGNANCY RELATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Inonu University

Malatya, Battalgazi̇, Turkey (Türkiye)

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