evaluate the effect of hand and foot massage on pain, sleep, and anxiety in post-caesarean mothers.

Assess the Effectiveness of Hand And Foot Massage on Incisional Pain, Sleeping Pattern and Anxiety Among Post Caesarean Mothers Admitted In Selected Hospitals. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/105710

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-09

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O098- Supervision of other high risk pregnancies

Interventions

Intervention1: Hand and food massage on incisional pain sleeping pattern and anxiety among post caesarean mothers: Hand and food massage on incisional pain sleeping pattern and anxiety among post caes

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Post-caesarean mothers are in 1st, 2nd and 3rd post-operative day 2 Post-caesarean mothers are willing to participate in the study 3 Post-caesarean mothers understand Marathi, Hindi and English.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Associated post caesarean complications eg. Infection, Surgical injury to bladder or intestines, 2 Amniotic fluid embolism (Amniotic fluid or fetal material enters the maternal bloodstream), Inflammation of the uterus, Bleeding. 3 Mother who are mentally ill. 4 Mothers who are severely ill 5 Those mothers already participated in this type of study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome showed that hand and foot massage significantly reduced incisional pain, improved sleep quality, and lowered anxiety levels among post-Caesarean mothers. Mothers who received the massage reported faster physical recovery and better emotional well-being compared to those who did not. Timepoint: Primary timepoints for data collection were set at baseline (before the first massage session) and after each daily massage during the intervention period. A final assessment was conducted at the end of the 5-day intervention to evaluate overall changes in incisional pain, sleep pattern, and anxiety.	—

Measure

Time frame

The primary outcome showed that hand and foot massage significantly reduced incisional pain, improved sleep quality, and lowered anxiety levels among post-Caesarean mothers. Mothers who received the massage reported faster physical recovery and better emotional well-being compared to those who did not. Timepoint: Primary timepoints for data collection were set at baseline (before the first massage session) and after each daily massage during the intervention period. A final assessment was conducted at the end of the 5-day intervention to evaluate overall changes in incisional pain, sleep pattern, and anxiety.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary outcome included improved maternal satisfaction with postnatal care and enhanced bonding with the newborn. Participants also reported feeling more relaxed and supported during their hospital stay.Timepoint: Secondary outcomes were measured at the end of the intervention period (day 5) and during discharge. Follow-up feedback was also collected through a short interview or questionnaire before leaving the hospital.	—

Measure

Time frame

The secondary outcome included improved maternal satisfaction with postnatal care and enhanced bonding with the newborn. Participants also reported feeling more relaxed and supported during their hospital stay.Timepoint: Secondary outcomes were measured at the end of the intervention period (day 5) and during discharge. Follow-up feedback was also collected through a short interview or questionnaire before leaving the hospital.

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShalini Moon

Datta Meghe Institute of higher Education And Research

Moonshalini@Gmail.com9970814240

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026