Acupuncture for the Prevention of Postdates Pregnancy
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Women's Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | February 2005 |
| End Date: | March 2007 |
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture to Prevent Postdates Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to assess if acupuncture can shorten the time to delivery for
women who are experiencing their first, full-term pregnancy.
women who are experiencing their first, full-term pregnancy.
There are certain medical conditions that can complicate pregnancies after 40 weeks
gestation. However, it is not always safe or easy to put these women into labor. Acupuncture
has been used in Asia for hundreds of years to induce contractions and begin the labor
process. Acupuncture is not typically used in the United States to induce labor, however.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a series of up to five acupuncture
treatments can prevent postdates pregnancy.
gestation. However, it is not always safe or easy to put these women into labor. Acupuncture
has been used in Asia for hundreds of years to induce contractions and begin the labor
process. Acupuncture is not typically used in the United States to induce labor, however.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a series of up to five acupuncture
treatments can prevent postdates pregnancy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- first, full-term pregnancy
- 38-41 weeks gestation
- English or Spanish speaking
- Bishop score of 7 or less
Exclusion Criteria:
- uncertain pregnancy dating
- transportation difficulties
- previous inability to tolerate acupuncture
- age less than 18
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