Acupuncture for Pain Relief During Induced Labour in Nulliparae
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Pain
- Registration Number
- NCT01165099
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Oxford
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 105
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method the rate of intrapartum epidural analgesia within 72 hours of trial entry epidural analgesia administered during labour
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method the outcome of labour within 72 hours of trial entry the outcomes of labour included: parenteral analgesia requirement, labour length, delivery mode, neonatal condition and postpartum haemorrhage
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
John Radcliffe Hospital
🇬🇧Oxford, United Kingdom
John Radcliffe Hospital🇬🇧Oxford, United Kingdom