TerminatedNot Applicable

Randomised Controlled Trial of the Efficacy of Acupuncture Versus Placebo on the Caesarean Section Rate in Case of Cervical Dystocia in Full-term Pregnancy

Stopped: insufficient recruitment: 142 patients instead of 2,220 planned

France142 participantsStarted 2012-11

Plain-language summary

The principal objective of the trial is to demonstrate that acupuncture could reduce the caesarean section rate for cervical dystocia. Secondary objectives: To demonstrate that acupuncture can: * reduce morbidity, fetal mortality and duration of childbirth; * reduce the cost of care, due to diminution of caesarean sections and duration of obstetric labor; * to evaluate the tolerance.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 18 years * Signed informed consent * Woman carrying one foetus only * at 37 weeks (+/- 2 days) of amenorrhea * Without contraindication to vaginal delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Prior history of caesarean section * Non-cephalic presentation * Fetal macrosomia * Multiple pregnancy * Chronic fetal hypoxia * Placenta praevia * Risk of neonatal contamination

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Caesarean section rate

Timeframe: up to 37 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02394041

SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-07

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