Ear seeds may ease C-Section pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT07322601
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether placing small seeds on specific ear points (auricular acupressure) can reduce pain after a cesarean section. Seventy women were randomly assigned to receive either real acupressure or a sham (fake) version. Their pain levels and use of painkillers were tracked for 48 hours after surgery. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive technique could help manage post-surgical pain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- auricular acupressure (vaccaria seeds applied to ear points)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain after C-section and reduce the need for painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single study. The effect may be small or due to a placebo effect, and results may not apply to all women or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Le Van Thinh Hospital
Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Trung Ward, Vietnam
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