Clinical Trial Details
— Status: Completed
Administrative data
NCT number |
NCT05538936 |
Other study ID # |
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa |
Secondary ID |
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Status |
Completed |
Phase |
N/A
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First received |
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Last updated |
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Start date |
August 1, 2022 |
Est. completion date |
December 11, 2023 |
Study information
Verified date |
May 2024 |
Source |
Yuzuncu Yil University |
Contact |
n/a |
Is FDA regulated |
No |
Health authority |
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Study type |
Interventional
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Clinical Trial Summary
Although various complementary health approaches have been examined to alleviate colic
symptoms, there seems to be a limited number of studies on SPA and massage applications. For
this reason, the study was planned to determine the effectiveness of nurses' baby SPA and
massage practices in reducing colic symptoms in babies.
Description:
Baby SPA is a physiotherapy method that stimulates the baby's motor movements through water
(hydrotherapy) and performs body circulation in an integrated way to balance the mind and
emotions. Playing with water, the baby's muscles develop, circulation accelerates and the
body becomes flexible. It also increases the intestinal motility of the baby. This allows the
baby to pass gas more easily. In addition, all parts of the body of the baby floating in the
water develop. Because in the water, the hands and legs move freely, giving the whole body
the ability to move. Due to the low gravitational effect while swimming in the water, the
baby's ability to control their muscles develops, which allows the baby to move more and all
of their muscles to work optimally. On the other hand, when the baby is in the water, he
feels that he is in an environment similar to the intrauterine environment he is used to.
Infant massage also used to reduce the symptoms of infantile colic, is often called stimulus
touch. Baby massage can be defined as a relaxed conversation between parent and baby. Infant
massage is also called touch therapy, which refers to a technique that combines the physical
benefits of human touch with emotional benefits such as mind bonding. Massage is an
application that makes the baby more sensitive, develops a sense of security, enables better
communication with eye contact, increases comfort, creates a deep bond between parent and
baby, as well as supports the baby's physical, mental and emotional development.
Although various complementary health approaches have been examined to alleviate colic
symptoms, there seems to be a limited number of studies on SPA and massage applications. For
this reason, the study was planned to determine the effectiveness of nurses' baby SPA and
massage practices in reducing colic symptoms in babies.