Acupuncture-style thumbtack needles may ease severe morning sickness

NCT ID NCT06566274

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

Summary

This study tests whether tiny thumbtack needles placed on the skin can safely reduce nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. About 320 women with moderate to severe symptoms in early pregnancy will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure symptom changes and quality of life over 15 days.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nausea

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  • Aksu Prefecture Maternal and Child Health Hospital

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    Aksu, Xinjiang, 843099, China

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  • Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

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    Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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  • Dongchangfu District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Liaocheng City

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    Liaocheng, Shandong, 252004, China

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  • Jingzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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    Jingzhou, Hubei, 434300, China

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  • Nanzhang County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

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    Nanzhang Chengguanzhen, Hubei, 441500, China

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  • Qianjiang Central Hospital

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    Qianjiang, Hubei, 433100, China

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  • Qianjiang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital

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    Qianjiang, Hubei, 433199, China

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  • Shiyan People's Hospital

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    Shiyan, Hubei, 442099, China

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  • Suizhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital

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    Suizhou, Hubei, 441399, China

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  • Wuhan Jinxin Gynecology and Obstetrics Hospital of Integrative Medicine

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    Wuhan, Hubei, 430014, China

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  • Xiangyang Central Hospital

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    Xiangyang, Hubei, 441106, China

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  • Xiangyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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    Xiangyang, Hubei, 441001, China

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  • Xiaogan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital

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    Xiaogan, Hubei, 432001, China

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