Clinical Trial

The Relationship Between Oxytocin Massage in Mothers With Insufficient Milk Production in the Early Postpartum Period and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Milk Let-down Reflex: A Randomized Controlled Study

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Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of oxytocin massage on breastfeeding self-efficacy and the milk ejection reflex among mothers experiencing insufficient milk supply in the early postpartum period. Insufficient milk supply is a common issue often linked to maternal stress, which can inhibit oxytocin release and negatively impact the milk ejection reflex and the mother's confidence in breastfeeding. By applying oxytocin massage to the thoracic paravertebral region, this study seeks to stimulate oxytocin release non-pharmacologically. The primary objective is to determine whether this intervention improves physiological milk flow and enhances maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy compared to routine postpartum care.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07609693
Lead Sponsor Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Conditions Lactation Disorders
Enrollment 128 participants
Start Date 2026-05-12
Primary Completion 2026-05-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-09-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-27