Correcting non cephalic presentation with moxibustion: Study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial in general practice

Completed

• Conditions: on cephalic presentation of fetus; Pregnancy and Childbirth; Maternal care for known or suspected malpresentation of fetus

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10634508
• Lead Sponsor: Andalusian Regional Ministry of Health (Spain)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-04-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 492

Inclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant women
2. Aged at least 18 years
3. Foetus is in a non cephalic position (diagnosed by physical examination and by echography)
4. Gestational age of 33-35 weeks (estimated by echography)
5. Normal foetal biometry
6. Those who have signed their informed consent
7. Have not previously received moxibustion treatment to correct the position of their unborn baby

Exclusion Criteria

1. Twin pregnancy
2. Pelvic defect
3. Previous uterine surgery
4. Foetal malformation or chromosome disorder
5. Uterine malformation
6. Risk of premature birth (preterm uterine contractions and/or initial dilation or shortening of the cervix with a Bishop's score of 4)
7. Uterine fibromas >4 cm
8. Treatment with tocolytic drugs
9. Heart or kidney disease affecting the mother
10. Other pregnancy-related complications
11. Inability to complete the questionnaire or respond to the assessor's questions

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified