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Can acupuncture shorten induced labor and ease pain?

NCT ID NCT07774442

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Roubaix Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether acupuncture can shorten the time from labor induction with a Cook's balloon to delivery, and whether it reduces pain and improves the experience. Pregnant women at 37 weeks or more who need induction will receive acupuncture at nine specific points. The study compares outcomes like time to delivery and pain scores to see if this complementary therapy offers benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Acupuncture therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, acupuncture could offer a drug-free way to shorten labor and reduce pain during induced labor, improving the birthing experience.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with no prior studies on this specific use, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. Acupuncture is generally safe but may cause minor side effects like soreness or bruising.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 150 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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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

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant woman with a gestational age of 37 weeks and above * age\>=18 years old * having medical indication to be labor induced by Cook's Balloon * speaking French * agreeing to participate by signing informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * patient having contraindication for the use of Cook's balloon * patients under curatorship and/or guardianship

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Conditions

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agnosia

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Labor induction

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH de Roubaix

    Roubaix, 59100, France

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