Hand therapy for pain and anxiety after cesarean
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a simple hand therapy called Su Jok to see if it can reduce pain, anxiety, and discomfort after a cesarean section. If it works, it could offer a drug-free way to help you feel better during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 35 years old
- You have had a cesarean section within the last 48 hours
- Your cesarean was done with regional anesthesia (like an epidural or spinal block)
- You have no wounds or infections on your hands
- You have no psychiatric diagnosis and no hearing or vision problems
- You speak Turkish and can agree to participate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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