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Comparison and efficacy of auricular point acupressure on lactation in nulliparas postpartum cesarean section patient at Thammasat University Hospital: a randomized clinical controlled trial

Comparison and efficacy of auricular point acupressure on lactation in nulliparas postpartum cesarean section patient at Thammasat University Hospital: a randomized clinical controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20220114003
Enrollment
66
Registered
2022-01-14
Start date
2022-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Delayed lactation in primigravida after caesarean section Lactation Auricular acupuncture Primigravida Caesarean section

Interventions

Standard care,Apply ear patch with plastic bead and advice self auricular massage over patch every 5 mins,Apply ear patch without plastic bead and advice self auricular massage over patch every 5 mins
No Intervention No treatment,Active Comparator Device,Placebo Comparator Device
Without ear patch,Auricular acupuncture with ear patch and plastic bead,Auricular acupuncture with ear patch without plastic bead

Sponsors

Research Administration Section, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University (Rungsit campus)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Primigravida deliveries with caesarean section 3. Low midline or Pfannenstiel's incision 4. Newborn birth weight 2,500-4000 g

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Unstable patient after operation 2. Need re-operation within 24 hour 3. Skin disease at either ear 4. Have underlying condition that need urgent treatment 5. Have breast disease bilateral 6. Received domperidone 7. Refused to apply in this research

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Time and date of first lactation Time and date of first lactation Visual score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Degree of lactation Every time lactation visual score change Visual score,Weight of newborn 72 hour after delivery gram,Satisfactory of lactation 72 hour after operation Satisfactory score from 1-10,Complication after intervention 72 hour after operation Questionair,Latch score Everyday for 3 days LATCH score

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactKitipong Tungtriratanakul

Thammasart university

nueng_kiti@hotmail.com029269343

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026