Acupuncture for pain after cesarean delivery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture at two specific points on the hand and leg can help reduce pain after a scheduled cesarean birth. It may offer an additional way to manage pain without extra medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You are scheduled to have your cesarean with spinal anesthesia (not general anesthesia).
- You can rate your pain on a scale from 0 to 10.
- You do not have any skin problems or infections at the acupuncture sites.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that affect clotting.
- You do not regularly take pain medication for chronic pain or use opioids regularly.
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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