Verification by randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of the Hiesho (sensitivity to cold) Improvement Pack, a highly sustainable self-care program for pregnant wome
Phase 2
- Conditions
- ow-risk pregnant women experiencing hiesho
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000018737
- Lead Sponsor
- Sachiyo Nakamura
- Brief Summary
Results Findings for 140 pregnant women, 73 in the experimental group and 67 in the control group, were analyzed. Participants 'body temperatures were measured after completion of the program for four weeks and compared to their temperatures before starting the program. Compared to the control group, arm skin temperature was 3.0doC (p<0.001) higher and leg skin temperature 1.93doC (p=0.02) higher among the experimental group, significantly higher compared to the control group. Conclusion The Home Care Package Program for Relieving Hiesho self-care program relieves hiesho to a significant degree.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Women other than 1), 2) and 3) above
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method In the intervention group, peripheral temperature is significantly higher compared to the control group (p<0.05).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method In the intervention group, experiencing hiesho drops significantly after intervention (p<0.05).