Ear Acupuncture for Childbirth

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This is a study evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of ear acupuncture for the management of pain and anxiety in early labor.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for pregnant individuals experiencing early labor who are interested in managing pain and anxiety. It's important that participants have not had any complications with their pregnancy.

Treatment Details

The study is testing the use of ear acupuncture, specifically placing an acupuncture needle on an adhesive applied to the ear, to see if it helps reduce pain and anxiety during early labor.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Auricular AcupuntureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants randomized to this arm will undergo treatment with the 5 Needle Protocol of Auricular Acupuncture

Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Participants randomized to this arm will undergo treatment with small adhesives without needles placed in the same configuration as the 5 Needle Protocol