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Can a hand massage ease pregnancy back pain?

NCT ID NCT07389707

Symptom relief Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a hand massage technique called Su-Jok can reduce low back pain and improve comfort in pregnant women. 74 women with back pain at 32 weeks or more of pregnancy received the massage. Researchers measured pain and comfort using standard scales. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug method can help manage a common pregnancy complaint.

What this could mean

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Active substance
hand massage (Su-Jok seed therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease back pain and boost comfort during late pregnancy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be influenced by expectation. The technique requires a certified practitioner and may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

74 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Jan 2025

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: * Pregnant women who are over 18 years old, * Able to read and write, * Have back pain severity of 45 mm and above according to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), * Aren't experiencing risky pregnancies, * Do not have any psychiatric disorders, * Have a gestational age of 32 weeks or above, * Do not react negatively to any interventions such as massage, * Have healthy and complete tissue integrity in the area where the massage will be performed will be included in the sample. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women with acute or chronic diseases, traumas, or surgical history related to the musculoskeletal or nervous system, * Those who have gynecological or urological problems that cause pain during pregnancy (premature birth, pyelonephritis, etc.), * Those who use analgesics during pregnancy, * Those who have difficulty communicating and mentally ill, * Those who have a condition that may prevent written or verbal communication, * Those who have maternal and fetal complications in their current pregnancy will not be included in the study.

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Conditions

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Back Pain pregnancy disorder

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Pregnancy related

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inonu University

    Malatya, Battalgazi̇, Turkey (Türkiye)

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