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NCT Number: NCT01165099

Acupuncture for Pain Relief During Induced Labour in Nulliparae

The study was primarily designed to assess the role of acupuncture in reducing the need for epidural analgesia for pain relief during induced labour. The other outcomes of labour were to be observed in addition.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

About this study

The study was limited to women in their first pregnancy having labour induced for prolonged pregnancy or mild hypertension. The study involved randomised groups managed with manual acupuncture, electro acupuncture, sham acupuncture and a no-treatment control group.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • nulliparae
  • having labour induced for prolonged pregnancy or mild hypertension
  • no previous experience of acupuncture
  • give written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • all who do not meet the inclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Acupuncture

Procedure

The description of the acupuncture, whether manual, electro or sham, is as described for each of the individual groups.

Other names: Disposable needles Seirin DN04 0.20x30mm - 0.30x50mm., Electronic Acupunctuscope AWQ-104L digital.

Primary outcomes

  1. the rate of intrapartum epidural analgesia

    Time frame: within 72 hours of trial entry

    epidural analgesia administered during labour

Secondary outcomes

  1. the outcome of labour

    Time frame: within 72 hours of trial entry

    the outcomes of labour included: parenteral analgesia requirement, labour length, delivery mode, neonatal condition and postpartum haemorrhage

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Oxford

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Acupuncture for Pain Relief During Induced Labour in Nulliparae: a Randomised Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2005
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Jul 19, 2010
Registry last updated
Apr 30, 2019

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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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