Acupuncture needles vs. labor drugs: a tiny study tests a gentler start to birth
NCT ID NCT06357962
First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether semi-permanent acupuncture at specific points could reduce the need for medical induction of labor in pregnant women at low or moderate risk. Only 8 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if a larger trial is feasible and to gather initial data on whether acupuncture can make labor start naturally more often.
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Consorci Sanitari Alt Penedes i Garraf
Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, 08720, Spain
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