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Acupuncture to induce labour

The influence of acupuncture on the induction of labour for women with a post date pregnancy: a randomised controlled trial.

Sponsor

University of Adelaide

Enrollment

404 participants

Start Date

May 1, 1998

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Women with a post date pregnancy

Summary

The aim of the research was to determine if acupuncture adminisitered to women with a post term pregnancy would reduce the need for induction.

Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study is looking at: Acupuncture to induce labour. It is open to women only, aged 18 and older. To take part, you generally need: Women > or = 41 weeks booked for delivery at Women's and Children's Hospital. There are also some health conditions and factors that may prevent you from joining.

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Interventions

Group 1 (Treatment with acupuncture): women will receive a series of acupuncture treatment over a 1 hour period prior to their planned induction. Classical acupuncture points Hegu LI4, Sanyinjiao SP6,

Group 1 (Treatment with acupuncture): women will receive a series of acupuncture treatment over a 1 hour period prior to their planned induction. Classical acupuncture points Hegu LI4, Sanyinjiao SP6, Shangliao UB31 and Ciliao UB2, Zusanli ST36, Taichong LR3 or alternative combinations will be used. Any underlying pathology such as deficiency of Blood or Qi, or stagnation of Qi and Blood will be examined, and treated, if appropriate.

Locations(1)

Australia

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