Investigation of the Effect of Massage Therapy on Sleep Duration and Mother-Baby Bonding in Newborn

December 12, 2025 updated by: GÖZDE ARICA, University of Yalova

Investigation of the Effect of Massage Therapy on Sleep Duration and Mother-Baby Bonding in 0-6 Month Term Infants

As the role of mothers increases in the postpartum period, depression, stress, sleep problems and general needs also increase. Recent studies have emphasized the need to treat more than just the mother's depression in cases of postpartum depression. The increase in the bond with the baby during this process is possible with the mother's compliance with the process. A healthy sleep between the mother and the baby improves the bond between them. One of the most important aids that facilitates the meeting of this need is baby massage. Baby massage is a tradition that begins immediately after birth in many cultures. Massage has a great positive effect on mother-baby interaction, increases the baby's sleep quality, reduces crying, lowers bilirubin levels and encourages mother-baby interaction. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of baby massage therapy applied by a physiotherapist on the baby's sleep duration and mother-baby attachment and the relationship between sleep duration and mother-baby attachment. The hypothesis of the study is that massage applied to babies will increase the baby's sleep quality and strengthen the bond between mother and baby.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

24

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy babies, aged 0-6 months and born at term, whose parents' consent has been obtained will be included in the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • to be born on time
  • to be between 0-6 months old

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Conditions contraindicated for massage
  • Termination of volunteering by guardian

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Interventional group
Group to be applied baby massage
Other: massage
Basic classical baby massage, which is also taught to physiotherapists as part of their training. Classical massage will be applied to the baby's entire body, including the face.
non-intervention group
Group not to be applied baby massage

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire
Time Frame: 4 weeks
This questionnaire asks everything you need to know about baby sleep.
4 weeks
mother infant attachment scale
Time Frame: 4 weeks
This scale is answered by the mother. It measures the mother's level of bonding with her baby.
4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Yalova

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 30, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 10, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

November 30, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 12, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 12, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

December 26, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 26, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 12, 2025

Last Verified

December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2024/2

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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