Foot massage may reduce stitching pain after childbirth, study suggests
NCT ID NCT06484309
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) can reduce pain during episiotomy repair after vaginal birth. 80 women were randomly assigned to receive either reflexology plus standard local anesthesia or standard care alone. Pain was measured using a visual analog scale and a pain questionnaire. The results may show if this simple, non-drug approach helps women feel less pain during the procedure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
reflexology (a foot massage technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain during episiotomy repair after childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site study with only 80 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and reflexology may not provide meaningful pain relief compared to standard care.
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Locations
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Darica Farabi Training and Research Hospital
Kocaeli, 41000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, 41380, Turkey (Türkiye)