Efficacy of Acupuncture on Induction of Labor

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the induction of labor in pregnant women at the 40 weeks + 4 days of gestation.

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Key information

Conditions

Labor Pregnancy

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Mo, Italy

About this study

Women at 40+2-40+4 gestational age were allocated to receive acupuncture twice a week or observation in order to observe the efficacy of acupuncture in labour onset.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Physiological pregnant women at 40 weeks + 4 days of gestation

Exclusion criteria

Fetal or maternal disease

Treatment and study plan

Acupuncture

Procedure

acupuncture application

Primary outcomes

to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture administered daily from 40 weeks + 4 days of gestation for induction of labor respect with placebo

Time frame: 7 days

Secondary outcomes

to evaluate safety of acupuncture

Time frame: 7 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2008
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Jan 20, 2010
Registry last updated: Jan 20, 2010

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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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