Ear Acupuncture for Childbirth
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Overseen ByJulie A Knutson, DNP, CNM
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This is a study evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of ear acupuncture for the management of pain and anxiety in early labor.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for pregnant individuals experiencing early labor who are interested in managing pain and anxiety. It's important that participants have not had any complications with their pregnancy.Inclusion Criteria
I am 18 or older, speak Spanish or English, am 37+ weeks pregnant with one baby, and in early labor.
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
1-2 weeks
Treatment
Participants receive either auricular acupuncture using the 5 Needle Protocol or placebo treatment during early labor
Up to 3 months
Single visit during early labor
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for satisfaction and changes in pain and anxiety scores post-treatment
30 minutes
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Ear Acupuncture
Trial Overview The study is testing the use of ear acupuncture, specifically placing an acupuncture needle on an adhesive applied to the ear, to see if it helps reduce pain and anxiety during early labor.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Auricular AcupuntureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to this arm will undergo treatment with the 5 Needle Protocol of Auricular Acupuncture
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants randomized to this arm will undergo treatment with small adhesives without needles placed in the same configuration as the 5 Needle Protocol
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Lead Sponsor
Trials
119
Recruited
59,200+
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