Effect of Different Foot Baths on Postpartum Insomnia and Fatigue

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess if different footbaths works to decrease postpartum fatigue and insomnia. The main questions are:

Does peppermint oil footbaths decrease fatigue and insomnia in postpartum period? Does peppermint oil footbaths more effective than footbaths with warm water?

Researchers will compare peppermint oil footbath, warm water footbath to no intervention.

Participants will:

Answer some scales and questionnaire. Do peppermint oil footbath or warm water footbath for 30 minutes each day postpartum during 2 weeks.

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Key information

Conditions

Postpartum Dyssomnias Fatigue Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Sleep Wake Disorders Sleepiness

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Giving birth at term (38-42 weeks of gestation)
Being within the first 24 hours postpartum
Participating in the study voluntarily
Being over 18 years of age

Exclusion criteria

Having a risky pregnancy diagnosis
Having complications during and after birth
Having a cardiovascular system disease diagnosis
Having an open wound in the foot area
Having any skin problems in the foot area (such as fungus)
Having communication problems

Treatment and study plan

Peppermint oil footbath

Other

This includes a footbath with peppermint oil for 30 minutes each day for 2 weeks

Warm Water Footbath

Other

This includes a warm water footbath for 30 minutes each day dor 2 weeks

Primary outcomes

Fatigue

Time frame: 1st day to the 14th day

Fatigue will be assessed via Postnatal Accumulated Fatigue Scale. This scale used to assess the fatigue levels of postpartum women in the postpartum period. The scale consists of a total of 13 items and 3 sub-dimensions answered as "almost none," "sometimes," and "mostly." The items of the scale are scored between 0 and 3, and as the total score increases, it is interpreted that the individual's fatigue increases. The scale has no cut-off score.
Postpartum Sleep Quality

Time frame: 1st day to 14th day

Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale will use to assess sleep quality. This scale aims to evaluate sleep quality in the postpartum period. The scale has a 5-point Likert structure and consists of a total of 14 items and three sub-dimensions. Scale items are scored between 0 and 4. The score that can be obtained from the scale varies between 0-56.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Elif Balkan, PhD Student

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905423513125

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Yalova

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Foot Bath With Peppermint Oil on Postpartum Insomnia and Fatigue Compared to Foot Bath With Warm Water Alone in the Postpartum Period

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jul 11, 2025
Registry last updated: Aug 15, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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