Impact of the Puncture of the RP6 Point on the Ampliation and Injuries of the Perineum During Chi… (NCT04128033) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of the Puncture of the RP6 Point on the Ampliation and Injuries of the Perineum During Childbirth
France350 participantsStarted 2019-01-04
Plain-language summary
During the study period, any patient who enters labour and reports to the maternity ward and meets the inclusion and non-inclusion criteria is offered to participate in the study by the midwife acupuncturist present.
After signing the informed consent, a numbered envelope with the randomization arm is assigned to the patient. The acupuncturist midwife does not perform the delivery herself. At the time of the expulsive efforts, she punctures the point drawn at random. The patient's participation in the study ends when she leaves the labour room after the birth.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* primiparous or multiparous women who have never given birth vaginally
* term patients (after 37 weeks of amenorrhea)
* patients delivering a fetus in cephalic presentation
* patients speaking and understanding French.
Exclusion Criteria:
* patients suspected of having a fetal macrosomy (greater than the 97th percentile) on the last ultrasound
* patients with twin pregnancies
* excised patients
* patient who has made an acupuncture preparation during pregnancy
* patients with fetal death in utero
* patients requiring medical termination of pregnancy
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.