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The study on effect of manual lymphatic drainage Plus Thai Traditional Massage on maternal milk volume in mothers of preterm infants post cesarean section.

The study on effect of manual lymphatic drainage plus Thai traditional massage on maternal milk volume in mothers of preterm infants post cesarean section.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20230330002
Enrollment
32
Registered
2023-03-30
Start date
2022-04-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Mothers who have undergone cesarean section to be a participant. Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLDM), Thai Traditional Massage (TTM), Breastmilk, Breast and nipple pain, breast engorgement.

Interventions

Experimental group: Volunteers in the experimental group received lymphatic drainage massage within 48 hours after birth, along with standard nursing advice for postpartum mother care.,Control group:
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
Experiment group,Control group

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Women who have had a cesarean section and whose babies were born early (between 28 and 34 weeks) 2) The baby must stay in the hospital for at least 7 days after it is born. 3) The mother is older than 18 years old. 4) The mother's mouth and breasts must be in good shape.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 5) Being multi-fetal pregnancy and having complications after giving birth. 6) Having mental health complication or signs of postpartum blue 7) Having contraindications to breastfeeding such as HIV Pregnancy. 8) Having a history of drug use which might affect lactation process. 9) Receiving drug or supplement to increasing lactation and cigarette-smoking, drug-use, or alcohol-consumption habits.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Milk volume at day 1 to day 7 after birth the amount of milk volume

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Breast pain day 1 - day 3 Pain scale,Breast engorgement day 1 - day 3 Six-point engorgement scale

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPratya Phetkate

Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University

pratya@tu.ac.th0888929556

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026