Acupressure and massage after cesarean section
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupressure (gentle pressure on specific points) or massage can help women recover after a planned cesarean. It aims to reduce pain and improve comfort without using extra medicine.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old.
- You had a planned cesarean section under spinal anesthesia (awake but numb from the waist down).
- Your baby is full-term (37-40 weeks), a single birth, and healthy.
- You have no long-term health conditions like diabetes or chronic pain.
- You agree to avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate) during the study.
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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