Massage therapy may boost breast milk supply in new moms
NCT ID NCT07609693
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special back massage, called oxytocin massage, can help new mothers who feel they aren't making enough milk. The massage aims to trigger the body's natural release of oxytocin, a hormone that helps milk flow. Researchers will measure mothers' confidence in breastfeeding and how well the milk let-down reflex works, comparing those who get the massage to those who receive standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oxytocin massage
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help mothers with low milk supply breastfeed more successfully.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 128 participants, so results may not apply to all mothers. The massage may not significantly improve milk production or confidence.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Delivery Room
RECRUITINGKahramanmaraş, Merkez, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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