Thumbtack needle for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a thumbtack needle (a tiny acupuncture technique) to treat nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. It may help if you have moderate to severe morning sickness and are between 6 to 12 weeks pregnant.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 45 years old.
- You are 6 to 12 weeks pregnant (confirmed by ultrasound).
- Your nausea and vomiting is moderate or severe (PUQE score of 6 or more).
- You have not lost more than 10% of your pre-pregnancy weight.
- You are not taking certain other anti-nausea medicines (like ondansetron or metoclopramide) or have a condition that might cause vomiting besides pregnancy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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