Using laser acupuncture to correct breech presentation in pregnancy
Correction of Breech Presentation With Laser Acupuncture: a Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · NCT04613778
This study is testing if laser acupuncture can help pregnant women with breech babies turn into the right position before delivery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 36 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Keelung) |
| Trial ID | NCT04613778 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of laser acupuncture as an intervention for correcting breech presentation in pregnant women. It focuses on women with singleton pregnancies between 28 to 34 weeks gestation who are experiencing breech or non-cephalic presentations. The intervention involves applying laser acupuncture at a specific acupuncture point known as Bladder 67. The study aims to determine whether this method can positively influence the position of the fetus before delivery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women with singleton pregnancies between 28 to 34 weeks gestation who are experiencing breech presentation.
Not a fit: Patients with uterine anomalies, tumors, or those at risk of preterm labor may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-invasive method for correcting breech presentation, potentially reducing the need for cesarean deliveries.
How similar studies have performed: While acupuncture has been explored for breech presentation, the specific use of laser acupuncture is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * breech presentation or non-cephalic presentation * gestation age 28\~34 weeks * singleton Exclusion Criteria: * uterus anomaly * uterus tumors * risk of preterm labor
Where this trial is running
Keelung
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital — Keelung, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: YEH YUAN-CHIEH
- Email: b9005030@cgmh.org.tw
- Phone: 24313131
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Breech Presentation