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Effectiveness of acupuncture for the initiation of labor at term pregnancy

Effectiveness of acupuncture for the initiation of labor at term pregnancy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201111218151N1
Enrollment
80
Registered
2011-12-26
Start date
2011-02-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Initiation of labor. Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Acupuncture (case group). Intervention 2: Sham Acupuncture ( control group).
Treatment - Other
Placebo
Acupuncture (case group)
Sham Acupuncture ( control group)

Sponsors

Shahid Beheshti university of medical sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: GA>38 w; singleton pregnancy; cephalic presentation; cervical dilatation < 3 cm; intact membrane; no history of cesarean section; no contraindication of vaginal delivery; no skin lesion on acupuncture space; no psychiatric disorders; no indication for emergency delivery; patient inform consent. Exclusion criteria: patient who wants delivery before 42 w.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Initiation of labor. Timepoint: The time between Acupuncture and initiation of labor. Method of measurement: Good contraction of uterus - Cervical dilatation.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neonatal Apgar. Timepoint: at last of study. Method of measurement: Apgar score.;Fetal complications. Timepoint: at last of study. Method of measurement: History, physical exam.;Cesarean. Timepoint: at last of study. Method of measurement: hospital documents.;Maternal complications. Timepoint: at last of study. Method of measurement: History, physical exam.;Induction. Timepoint: at last of study. Method of measurement: hospital documents.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactLeila Nazari

Shahid Bheshti university of medical sciences

leynaz@yahoo.com+98 21 2218 1694

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 24, 2026