CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Press Tack Needle Acupuncture in Treating Lactation Insufficiency

Indonesia36 participantsStarted 2019-12-13

Plain-language summary

This study was meant to see the effectiveness of press tack needle acupuncture in improving lactation insufficiency. The acupuncture points used in this study were CV17 Danzhong and SI1 Shaoze. Press Tack Needles were placed in these acupuncture points for 7 days in hope that it will give continuous acupuncture stimulation that might help in improving lactation insufficiency with minimal side effect, less time consuming, and more efficient for the patient.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Breastfeeding mother who suffers from lactation insufficiency * Breastfeeding mother from 2 weeks to 5 months post-partum * Breastfeeding mother with healthy baby Exclusion Criteria: * Subject consumes drugs that are known to decrease breastmilk production * Subject with infection or inflammation in the intended acupuncture points * Subject with bleeding disorder * Subject consumes anticoagulant * Subject with known diabetic history * Subject with body temperature \> 38 degree celcius

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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

Breastmilk Volume

Timeframe: Day 7 of acupuncture or sham treatment

Breastmilk Volume

Timeframe: Day 10 of acupuncture or sham treatment (Day 3 after press tack needles were removed)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04416880

SponsorIndonesia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-18

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