Comparison of the effect of acupressure and topical magnesium sulfate on cervical edema during labor

Comparison of the effect of acupressure and topical magnesium sulfate on the improvement of cervical edema in women during labor

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20161222031519N3

Enrollment

Registered

2020-10-21

Start date

2020-11-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-11-09

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Conditions

cervical edema.

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: In the magnesium sulfate group, 10 cc of 50% magnesium sulfate is poured topically on the cervix through a syringe. The mother is asked not to get out of bed

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Term pregnancy (37-42 weeks) Singleton pregnancy multipar woman The fetus is alive and well Pregnancy is low risk There are not contraindications for vaginal delivery Be in the active phase of labor

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Vaginal bleeding during labor Non-reassuring fetal heart rate Detection of Cephalopelvic disproportion during labor Non-cooperation of pregnant woman

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Evaluation of cervical edema in vaginal examination. Timepoint: One and two hours after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: vaginal examination.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Duration of labor. Timepoint: At the time of delivery. Method of measurement: Timer.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contactzahra zare

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

zare1984@yahoo.com+98 51 4401 8301

Outcome results

None listed

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