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Acupressure may offer drug-free relief after cesarean birth

NCT ID NCT07805720

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether acupressure, a traditional therapy that presses on specific body points, can reduce pain and anxiety in women who have just had a cesarean delivery. Sixty postpartum women will receive either acupressure or a sham version, along with standard medical care, for three days. Researchers will measure pain and anxiety levels before and after the treatment to see if acupressure adds any benefit beyond usual care.

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Active substance
Acupressure, a manual therapy applying pressure to specific body points
What this could lead to
If acupressure works, it could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety after cesarean delivery, reducing reliance on painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small early trial, and the sham comparison may not fully mask the effect. Results may not apply to all postpartum women.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Postpartum women aged 18 years or older who have undergone cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia. * Gestational age \>= 37 weeks. * Willing to participate and signing the written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * General anesthesia or methods other than spinal anesthesia. * Hearing, vision, or speech impairment. * History of chronic diseases such as uncontrolled diabetes, severe hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or psychiatric disorders. * Diagnosed with chronic pain before surgery, or regular use of pain medications. * Opioid, alcohol addiction or dependence. * Pathological cesarean deliveries (placenta praevia, placental abruption, placenta accreta). * Multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, etc.). * Post-operative complications (wound infection, hemorrhage, coagulation disorders, or loss of the child). * Severe postpartum urinary retention requiring urinary catheterization. * Refusing to participate.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain, Postoperative

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Acupressure Postoperative pain Postpartum anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tien Giang Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital

    Mỹ Tho, Tien Giang, Vietnam

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