Moxibustion for cephalic version: a feasibility study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Fetus presenting as breech; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Fetal medicine and complications of pregnancy; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Herbal remedies

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000985280
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-11-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Pregnant women, aged at least 18 years, a singleton breech presentation, normal
fetal biometry with a gestational age equal to or more than 34 weeks. An ultrasound scan will be required to confirm the type of breech presentation and the location of the placenta.

Exclusion Criteria

Twin pregnancy, risk of premature birth, heart or kidney disease affecting the
mother, placenta previa, a history of antepartum hemorrhage, intrauterine growth restriction, hypertensive disease, isoimmunization, previous uterine operations, uterine anomaly, prelabor
rupture of the membranes, multiple pregnancy, fetal congenital abnormality, contraindication to vaginal delivery, or fetal death in utero.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cephalic presentation of the fetus at birth[Birth of the fetus .]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
eed for external cephalic version as assessed by ultrasound.[38 weeks gestation];Mode of birth, perinatal morbidity and mortality, and maternal complications[Birth of the fetus (~40 weeks)];Adverse events e.g minor discomfort, blistering, burn, and maternal satisfaction, measured by self report though a self completion questionnaire.[Birth of the fetus (~40 weeks)]