Foot massage may reduce stitching pain after birth
NCT ID NCT06484309
First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) can help reduce pain felt during the repair of an episiotomy, a cut made during childbirth. Researchers compared 40 women who received reflexology to 40 who did not, measuring pain using a standard scale. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could make the procedure more comfortable.
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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)
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