Ear acupressure eases Post-Birth pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT07277478

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether placing small magnetic beads on specific points of the ear (auricular acupressure) could help reduce pain in women who had an episiotomy during childbirth. 86 women participated, with half receiving the real treatment and half receiving a placebo. The results showed that the treatment may help lower pain and improve satisfaction with pain care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

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Locations

  • Hsiao Ai Wen

    Taipei, Sanchong, 241, Taiwan

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