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Behavioural Intervention
Ear Acupuncture for Childbirth
N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 3 months
Summary
"This trial is looking at whether using ear acupuncture is a practical and acceptable way to help women manage pain and anxiety during early labor."
Who is the study for?
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.
What is being tested?
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.
What are the potential side effects?
Ear acupuncture may cause minor side effects such as discomfort at the needle site, minor bleeding or bruising. However, serious side effects are rare.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 3 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 3 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Likert scale 1 to 5 of patient satisfaction with treatment experience
Percent of eligible participants that consent to being a part of the study
Secondary study objectives
Visual Analogue Scale Anxiety Scores
Visual Analogue Scale pain score
Trial Design
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
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode IslandLead Sponsor
114 Previous Clinical Trials
40,310 Total Patients Enrolled