Initiation of labor. Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified
Conditions
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
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
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Initiation of labor. Timepoint: The time between Acupuncture and initiation of labor. Method of measurement: Good contraction of uterus - Cervical dilatation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time 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
Outcome results
None listed