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Gentle energy therapy may boost breastfeeding confidence and reduce postpartum depression

NCT ID NCT07693010

Symptom relief Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether therapeutic touch — a gentle, energy-based technique — can improve breastfeeding confidence, strengthen the emotional bond between mother and baby, and lower the risk of postpartum depression in first-time mothers. Researchers will compare a group receiving therapeutic touch after childbirth to a group receiving standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive practice can support new mothers during the critical postpartum period.

What this could mean

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Active substance
therapeutic touch
What this could lead to
If effective, therapeutic touch could become a simple, drug-free way to support new mothers' breastfeeding success, emotional well-being, and bonding with their baby.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 72 participants, so results may not apply to all mothers. Therapeutic touch is a complementary therapy and its benefits are not yet proven.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

72 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 49 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Mothers who volunteer to participate in the study must meet the following criteria: * Be 18 years of age or older, * Reside in the city center, * Have completed primary education or higher, * Be able to speak, understand, and write Turkish, * Have given birth for the first time, * Have a healthy baby. Exclusion Criteria: * Mothers or babies with conditions that prevent breastfeeding (e.g., baby being in neonatal intensive care, mother taking medication that prevents breastfeeding, etc.), * Mothers who have attended any prenatal childbirth preparation classes, * Mothers with chronic and/or psychiatric health problems (based on self-report and clinical diagnosis)

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Conditions

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postpartum depression

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Breastfeeding self-efficacy Maternal attachment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karaman Training and Research Hospital

    Karaman, Merkez, 70100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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