Acupuncture needles to kickstart labor? tiny study investigates
Knowledge-focused
Terminated
This pilot study tested whether semi-permanent acupuncture could reduce the need for medical induction of labor in pregnant women at low or moderate risk. Only 8 women participated before the trial was terminated early. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and to plan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Consorci Sanitari de l'Alt Penedès i Garraf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC