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BreastfeedingHBOMNCT07921485

The Effects of Hypnobreastfeeding and Oxytocin Massage on Breastfeeding

A study testing Hypno-breastfeeding and Oxytocin Massage in people with Breastfeeding and Bonding, run by Sümeyye ALTIPARMAK at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study examined whether hypno-breastfeeding and oxytocin massage could improve breastfeeding motivation, mothers' perceptions of their milk supply, mother-to-infant bonding, and uterine recovery after childbirth in first-time mothers. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Breastfeeding, Bonding, Uterine Involution
What is being tested?
Hypno-breastfeeding and Oxytocin Massage
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
270 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Sep 2020to 31 Mar 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study Inclusion Criteria:

For pregnants;

  • Having a healthy singleton pregnancy of 37 weeks and above,
  • Having no communication barrier,
  • Having no diagnosed psychiatric issues. For puerperants;
  • Having a normal delivery,
  • Having no complications for herself and her baby in the postpartum period,
  • Having consumed no herbal or other food/beverage to support breastfeeding in the postpartum period,
  • Having no barriers to breastfeeding in the postpartum period (having a newborn in intensive care, having skin issues such as nipple cracks and inverted nipples, etc.),
  • Having no communication barrier,
  • Having no diagnosed psychiatric issues. Study Exclusion Criteria; For pregnants;
  • Having developed cesarean section indication in delivery. For puerperants;
  • Having any condition causing her to be separated from her baby in the postpartum period.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Malatya Training and Research Hospital - Women's, Maternity and Children's Hospital

    Malatya, Malatya, 44280

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of Hypno-breastfeeding and Oxytocin Massage on Breastfeeding Motivation, Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply, Mother-to-Infant Bonding and Uterus Involution in Primiparas: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study examined whether hypno-breastfeeding and oxytocin massage could improve breastfeeding motivation, mothers' perceptions of their milk supply, mother-to-infant bonding, and uterine recovery after childbirth in first-time mothers.

The study included 270 women at a public hospital in eastern Türkiye between September 2020 and March 2021. Participants were divided into three groups of 90 women each.

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Women in the hypno-breastfeeding group received guidance on relaxation, positive affirmations, imagination, and visualization during late pregnancy and after childbirth. Women in the oxytocin massage group received two back massage sessions after childbirth. Women in the control group received routine care without either of these additional interventions.

On the first day after childbirth, the researchers assessed breastfeeding motivation, perceived milk supply, mother-to-infant bonding, and uterine recovery to compare the three groups.

Read the detailed description

This study was conducted using a three-arm experimental design with a post-test control group at a public hospital in eastern Türkiye between September 2020 and March 2021. Data were collected by the researcher through face-to-face interviews with pregnant women attending the non-stress test (NST) unit and postpartum women admitted to the puerperal ward.

The study included 270 primiparous women, with 90 participants in each of three groups: hypno-breastfeeding, oxytocin massage, and routine care.

Pregnant women were recruited into the hypno-breastfeeding group according to their order of arrival at the NST unit. Postpartum women were assigned to the oxytocin massage or control group using a computer-based randomization procedure. A total of 180 numbered positions were generated for these two groups, with 90 women allocated to each group. Participants in the oxytocin massage and control groups were recruited from separate rooms to reduce the risk of infection.

The hypno-breastfeeding intervention began at 37-38 weeks of gestation and was repeated at 39-40 weeks. Participants received education and guidance on positive affirmations, relaxation, imagination, and visualization techniques, supported by educational materials, home exercises, telephone calls, and text messages. Two additional hypno-breastfeeding sessions were provided on the first postpartum day, before the first breastfeeding session and between 16 and 20 hours after childbirth.

Participants in the oxytocin massage group received two massage sessions on the first postpartum day, before the first breastfeeding session and between 16 and 20 hours after childbirth. The massage was performed in a quiet and private environment, focusing on the back and spinal region around the fifth and sixth ribs.

Participants in the control group received routine postpartum care without the study-specific hypno-breastfeeding or oxytocin massage interventions.

Outcome assessments were performed on the first postpartum day before hospital discharge. Breastfeeding motivation, perceived milk supply, and mother-to-infant bonding were evaluated using standardized questionnaires. Uterine recovery was assessed by measuring the distance between the uterine fundus and the symphysis pubis with a measuring tape after bladder emptying.

Being tested
Hypno-breastfeeding, Oxytocin Massage
Keywords
breastfeeding, Mother-Infant Bonding, Postpartum Uterine Involution
Medical subject headings
Breast Feeding

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Hypno-breastfeedingBehavioural

    The hypno-breastfeeding intervention was initiated at 37-38 weeks of gestation and repeated at 39-40 weeks during visits to the non-stress test (NST) unit. Participants received education and guidance on relaxation, positive affirmations, imagination, and visualization techniques to support breastfeeding. Educational brochures and home exercises were provided, and participants were supported through telephone calls and text messages. On the first postpartum day, two additional hypno-breastfeeding sessions were conducted: one before the first breastfeeding session and another between 16 and 20 hours after childbirth.

  • Oxytocin MassageOther

    Participants received two oxytocin massage sessions on the first postpartum day. The first session was administered before the first breastfeeding session, and the second session was conducted between 16 and 20 hours after childbirth. The massage was performed in a quiet and private environment. Participants were seated in a forward-leaning position with their head resting on their arms or a table. Massage was applied to the back along the spinal region, particularly around the level of the fifth and sixth ribs, to support breastfeeding and postpartum recovery.

Study groups in NCT07921485
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Hypno-breastfeeding GroupExperimentalParticipants received hypno-breastfeeding education and practice sessions during late pregnancy and on the first postpartum day. The intervention included relaxation, positive affirmations, imagination, and visualization techniques.
Receives: Behavioral: Hypno-breastfeeding
Oxytocin Massage GroupExperimentalParticipants received two oxytocin massage sessions on the first postpartum day, before the first breastfeeding session and between 16 and 20 hours after childbirth.
Receives: Other: Oxytocin Massage

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Breastfeeding Motivation Assessed Using the Primiparous Breastfeeding Motivation Scale (PBMS)

    Breastfeeding motivation was assessed using the Primiparous Breastfeeding Motivation Scale (PBMS). Items are rated on a 7-point Likert scale. Subscale scores are calculated and interpreted separately, with higher scores indicating higher levels of the corresponding breastfeeding motivation dimension. No overall cut-off score is used.

    Measured: Postpartum day 1, before hospital discharge.

  2. Perceived Milk Supply Adequacy Assessed Using the Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply Questionnaire (PIMSQ)

    Perceived milk supply adequacy was evaluated using the Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply Questionnaire (PIMSQ). Total scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater perceived milk supply adequacy and lower perceived insufficient milk supply.

    Measured: Postpartum day 1, before hospital discharge.

  3. Mother-to-Infant Bonding Assessed Using the Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS)

    Mother-to-infant bonding was assessed using the Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS). Total scores range from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating greater difficulties in mother-to-infant bonding.

    Measured: Postpartum day 1, before hospital discharge.

  4. Postpartum Uterine Fundal Height Measured Using the Uterine Involution Assessment Form (UIAF)

    Postpartum uterine involution was assessed using a researcher-developed Uterine Involution Assessment Form (UIAF). After the participant emptied her bladder, the distance between the uterine fundus and the symphysis pubis was measured in centimeters using a measuring tape. The same measuring tape was used for all assessments. The recorded measurement represented uterine fundal height on the first postpartum day.

    Measured: Postpartum day 1, before hospital discharge.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Nov 2026
  2. Study start1 Sep 2020
  3. Primary completion31 Mar 2021
  4. Study completion31 Mar 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Hypno-breastfeeding Group: 90 women Oxytocin Massage Group: 90 women Control Group: 90 women
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
270 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07921485
Sponsor's protocol ID
HBOM-2020-001
Acronym
HBOM
Status last verified
Mar 2021
First submitted
2 Nov 2026
Last updated
6 Nov 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared with other researchers due to participant confidentiality and privacy considerations. The study data will be retained and managed in accordance with the approved research protocol and applicable ethical requirements.

Publications

  • References 1. J. Stockdale, M. Sinclair, G. Kernohan, et al. Understanding motivational theory and the psychology of breastfeeding. In: Bryar R, Sinclair M (eds), Theory for midwifery practice: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. 2. J. Stockdale, M. Sinclair, G. Kernohan, et al. Sensitivity of the breastfeeding motivational measurement scale: a known group analysis of first time mothers, PloS one 2013;8(12), e82976. 3. E. Koc, S. Ruzgar, S. Ozturk Altinayak, Determination of Factors affecting lactating women's perceptions of ınsufficient milk and the foods they use to ıncrease breast milk, Bezmialem Science 2024;12(3):280-7. https://doi.org/10.14235/bas.galenos.2024.56933 4. S.G. Caliskan, S. Altinkaynak, I'm Breastfeeding My Baby Doesn't Get Enough: Perception of Insufficient Milk, Sakarya University Journal of Holistic Health 2019;2(2), 1-9. 5. S. Ucan, The Effect of Breastfeeding Education Given to Parents on Breastfeeding Process, Cultural Behaviors and Parent-Infant Attachment. Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health. PhD Thesis, Konya: Selcuk University, 2016. 6. E. Bianciardi, F. Ongaretto, A. De Stefano, et al., The mother-baby bond: Role of past and current relationships, Children 2023;10(3), 421. https://doi.org/10.3390/children10030421 7. G. Bosmans, L. Van Vlierberghe, M.J. Bakermans-Kranenburg, et al., A learning theory approach to attachment theory: Exploring clinical applications, Clinical child and family psychology review 2022;25(3), 591-612. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-021-00377-x 8. S. Topal, N. Çınar, S. Altınkaynak, Maternal Health Benefits of Breastfeeding, Journal of Human Rhythm 2017;3(1), 25-31. 9. K.A. Uctu, N. Ozerdoğan, Effect of teach-back method on breastfeeding success: A single blind randomized controlled study, Health Care for Women International 2023;44:3, 314-327, https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2021.201915 10. N. Irmak, Importance of breast milk and factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months,

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Hypno-breastfeeding and Oxytocin Massage in people with Breastfeeding and Bonding, run by Sümeyye ALTIPARMAK at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Breastfeeding Motivation Assessed Using the Primiparous Breastfeeding Motivation Scale (PBMS) (time frame: Postpartum day 1, before hospital discharge.). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07921485, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Nov 2026.

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