Gentle touch: baby massage may boost sleep and bonding
NCT ID NCT07305545
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a physiotherapist-given baby massage could help infants aged 0-6 months sleep longer and strengthen the emotional bond with their mothers. Twenty-four healthy full-term babies received classical massage. Researchers measured sleep quality and mother-baby attachment using questionnaires. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could ease common postpartum challenges.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- baby massage
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help babies sleep better and strengthen the bond between mother and baby.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed study with only 24 participants. Results may not apply to all babies, and the effect may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Yalova
Yalova, Center, Turkey (Türkiye)
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