An interventional study of Oketani massage in Breastfeeding and Engorgement of Breast Associated With Childbirth, Postpartum, sponsored by Agri Ibrahim Cecen University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-10.
Sponsored by Agri Ibrahim Cecen University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
Among 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey — 68 open to participants now, 77 under way, none of them phase 3. Breast Feeding · Turkey.
Among the 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey, this one is the 49th largest by enrollment of the 252 interventional ones, is one of 36 that started in 2022, is one of 251 with no phase, and was the 83rd registered.
1,081 studies on the registry are indexed under Breast Feeding; 217 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 116 is above the median of 100 across 844 interventional studies indexed under Breast Feeding.
Browse Breast Feeding studies →68 of the 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey are open now, in 1 country. Each count lists the studies.
Of the 126 Breast Feeding studies recruiting now, 66 (52%) set no upper age limit and 58 (46%) stop at 75 or younger; 54 take children under 18; 76 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years and older · female · healthy volunteers too.
The full table on the hub →274 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2011; this study’s year is marked. 36 started in 2022.
Median enrollment 80 across the 252 interventional studies, 163 across the 22 observational. Of the 178 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
None of the 274 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Agri Ibrahim Cecen University is the lead sponsor of 40 studies on the registry; 8 are open to participants now.
Agri Ibrahim Cecen University has 4 studies filed under Breast Feeding — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
19 of the studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07902271Kutahya Health Sciences UniversityThe Effect of Breastfeeding Education Delivered Via a Hybrid Model on Breastfeeding Efficacy and Postpartum Comfort Levels | 2026-11-15 |
| NCT07656207Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology UniversityThe Effect of Skin-to-skin Contact at Birth | 2026-12 |
| NCT07800078Özlem Ülkü BULUTEvaluation of a Wearable Technology to Support Breastfeeding Women | 2026-12-01 |
| NCT07864753Balikesir UniversityEVALUATION OF TWO MIDWIFE-SUPPORTED BREASTFEEDING POSITIONS DURING THE FIRST BREASTFEEDING FOLLOWING VAGINAL BIRTH | 2026-12-30 |
| NCT07899593Karadeniz Technical UniversityEffect of Solution-Focused Approach Education on Breastfeeding Avoidance and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Primiparous Mothers | 2026-12-31 |
Among the 274 studies in Breast Feeding with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of octani massage on breastfeeding success and breast engorgement in mothers who gave birth by cesarean section. The research was carried out in the gynecology service of Ağrı Training and Research Hospital between November 2022 and April 2023. The universe of the study consisted of mothers who were hospitalized in the gynecology service of Ağrı Training and Research Hospital between November 2022 and April 2023 and gave birth by cesarean section. The Open Epi calculation tool was used to determine the sample of the study. The sample calculation was made on the average score differences in the Open Epi info program. Accordingly, it was planned to include 106 mothers, 53 of whom were in the control group and 53 in the massage group. Considering the sample loss to be experienced during data collection, a total of 116 mothers, 58 in the control group and 58 in the massage group, were included in the study. Randomization of the groups participating in the study was made as simple randomization using the www.random.org site. Introductory Characteristics Questionnaire, oketany massage follow-up form, breast engorgement assessment scale and LATCH breastfeeding diagnostic measurement tool were used to collect the research data.
The research was carried out in two groups, namely the octopus massage group and the control group.
Oketani Massage Group: According to the Ministry of Health, the follow-up period for mothers after cesarean section in Turkey is 48 hours. After the mothers in the massage group were taken to the service, oketani massage was applied three times a day for an average of 15-20 minutes, starting before breastfeeding. Massage was applied to the Oketani massage group by a midwife working in the clinic. Before the mothers were discharged, the breast engorgement and breastfeeding status of the mothers were evaluated using the breast fullness assessment scale and the LATCH breastfeeding diagnostic scale. Control Group: No intervention was made in the control group and routine follow-up of mothers and babies will be performed after cesarean section. No intervention was made regarding the breastfeeding process of the mothers, other than the breastfeeding counseling given by the breastfeeding consultant according to the hospital protocol. Before the mothers were discharged, the breast engorgement a and breastfeeding status of the mothers were evaluated using the breast fullness assessment scale and the LATCH breastfeeding diagnostic scale.
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According to the Ministry of Health, the follow-up period for mothers after cesarean section in Turkey is 48 hours. After the mothers in the massage group were taken to the service, oketani massage was applied three times a day for an average of 15-20 minutes, starting before breastfeeding. Massage was applied to the Oketani massage group by a midwife working in the clinic. Before the mothers were discharged, the breast fullness and breastfeeding status of the mothers were evaluated using the breast engorgement assessment scale and the LATCH breastfeeding diagnostic scale.
Other: Oketani massage
No intervention was made in the control group and routine follow-up of mothers and babies will be performed after cesarean section. No intervention was made regarding the breastfeeding process of the mothers, other than the breastfeeding counseling given by the breastfeeding consultant according to the hospital protocol. Before the mothers were discharged, the breast fullness and breastfeeding status of the mothers were evaluated using the breast fengorgement assessment scale and the LATCH breastfeeding diagnostic scale.
The part between the breast and the base of the lower pectoral muscle is called the "oketani". It is a manual massage technique developed to encourage breastfeeding in breastfeeding problems such as insufficient milk production and mastitis. It is a massage that stimulates the breast, relaxes it and is painless.
Breast engorgement assessment scale
The scale is scored from 1 to 6. On the scale, "1" is evaluated as no soft change, while "6" is expressed as very hard and very sensitive. If the score from the scale is higher than 4, it means that there is breast fullness.
Time frame: postpartum 48 hours from birth
LATCH breastfeeding diagnostic scale
by observing breastfeeding; It is an assessment tool that is quick and easy to apply, created to detect problems that may occur during breastfeeding. Scoring is done between 0-2 and the maximum score that can be obtained is 10. In the non-breakpoint measurement tool, a high score indicates successful breastfeeding.
Time frame: postpartum 48 hours from birth
Plan to share: Undecided
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Ran from Nov 2022 to primary completion in Feb 2023, 3 months.
Of 502 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Breast Feeding, half reached primary completion within 12 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 23. This study's 3 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 510 studies reached it within 12 months; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 23.
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