Comparison and efficacy of auricular point acupressure on lactation in nulliparas postpartum cesarean section patient at Thammasat University Hospital: a randomized clinical controlled trial

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Delayed lactation in primigravida after caesarean section; Lactation; Auricular acupuncture; Primigravida; Caesarean section

• Registration Number: TCTR20220114003
• Lead Sponsor: Research Administration Section, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University (Rungsit campus)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-01-14
• Study Completion: 2022-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 66

Inclusion Criteria

1. Primigravida deliveries with caesarean section
3. Low midline or Pfannenstiel's incision
4. Newborn birth weight 2,500-4000 g

Exclusion Criteria

1. Unstable patient after operation
2. Need re-operation within 24 hour
3. Skin disease at either ear
4. Have underlying condition that need urgent treatment
5. Have breast disease bilateral
6. Received domperidone
7. Refused to apply in this research

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Time and date of first lactation Time and date of first lactation Visual score

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Degree of lactation Every time lactation visual score change Visual score,Weight of newborn 72 hour after delivery gram,Satisfactory of lactation 72 hour after operation Satisfactory score from 1-10,Complication after intervention 72 hour after operation Questionair,Latch score Everyday for 3 days LATCH score