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Effects of acupoint stimulation combined with low-frequency pulsed electrotherapy on labor pain in women undergoing trial of labor: a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial

Effects of acupoint stimulation combined with low-frequency pulsed electrotherapy on labor pain in women undergoing trial of labor: a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300069705
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-03-23
Start date
2023-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

labor pain

Interventions

Group 1:Routine nursing
Group 2:TENS
Group 3:Acupoint stimulation
Group 4:TENS combined acupoint stimulation

Sponsors

Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women who have established a prenatal check-up in this institution and plan to give birth in this institution; 2. Single pregnancy, head position; 3. The mother and fetus are in good health when entering the room; 4. Willingness to undergo vaginal trial production; 5. Clear mind, no cognitive dysfunction and communication barriers; 6. Informed consent to participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. There are serious complications before pregnancy or during pregnancy; 2. With medical indications for cesarean section.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Non-Pharmacological to pharmacological pain management Interval;Epidural analgesia rate;Delivery methods;Duration of the first, second and third stage of labor and total length of labor;Postpartumhemorrhag after 2 hours;First/fifth minutes Apgar score;Childbirth Experience;Perineal laceration;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGu Chunyi

Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University

guchunyi@fudan.edu.cn+86 158 2193 2583

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026