Can a simple massage ease the strain of new motherhood?

NCT ID NCT06539858

Summary

This study tested whether massage therapy could help new mothers feel less depressed and function better in their daily lives. Researchers enrolled 28 mothers within six months of giving birth. One group received a 45-minute massage once a week for four weeks, while a comparison group did not, to see if the massage made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Yalova

    Yalova, Turkey (Türkiye)

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