CompletedNot Applicable

A Comparative Study on Relieving Postpartum Lumbago with Fire-dragon Cupping Therapy and Acupuncture

China84 participantsStarted 2024-04-01

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Abstract: Objective To compare the effects of fire dragon pot therapy and acupuncture on low back pain, lumbar function, self-efficacy and postpartum depression in patients with postpartum low back pain. Methods From April 2024 to September 2024, 84 postpartum patients with low back pain who met the standard of sodium discharge in Hangzhou area were recruited and divided into acupuncture group (routine acupuncture + core stability training (42 cases) and Huolongcan group (42 cases) according to random number table method. Fire dragon pot + core stability training (42 cases), the two groups each intervention 30 min, once every other day, intervention 3 times. Before and after the intervention, the visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the degree of low back pain, the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was used to evaluate the lumbar function, the pain Self-efficacy questionnaire (PSEQ) was used to evaluate the patients' confidence in effectively coping with pain, and the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) was used to evaluate the postpartum depression. The changes of each index before and after intervention were observed.

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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) Postpartum 42 days to 1 year; (2) Visual analogue scale (VAS)\[7\]≥4 points; (3) Have basic reading comprehension ability, be able to fill out questionnaires independently, cooperate with investigation and treatment; (4) Sign informed consent voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Tumor, fracture, tuberculosis, bleeding tendency or serious organic disease; (2)Immune system diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis; (3) severe osteoporosis; (4) Patients with Yin deficiency and fire flourishing

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What they're measuring

pain score

Timeframe: up to 24 weeks

Lumbar function score

Timeframe: up to 24 weeks

Self-efficacy score

Timeframe: up to 24 weeks

Postpartum depression score

Timeframe: up to 24 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06897891

SponsorQiaohui Ye

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-01

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.