Acupuncture for Pain Relief During Perineal Repair After Childbirth
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Midwives and obstetricians are currently using acupuncture for several health problems during
pregnancy and childbirth. The investigators wish to determine whether acupuncture can be used
as pain relief during the repair of lacerations in the female pelvic floor following
childbirth.
Three acupuncture points in the ear have been reported highly effective for perineal pain
relief. A scientific trial will compare acupuncture with traditional local anaesthetics when
midwives conduct perineal repair just after delivery in the hospitals of Southern Denmark.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Sonderborg Hospital
Collaborators:
Aase and Ejnar Danielsens Foundation The Augustinus Foundation, Denmark. The Danish Midwifery Organization