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Auriculotherapy as an Adjunct for Pain Management During First Trimester Vacuum Aspiration Abortion: a Randomized, Double-blinded, Three Arm Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Acupressure with Beads, Acupuncture with Needles, and 1 other intervention for Abortion in First Trimester. Completed, enrolled 177 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Primary Objective: To assess whether usual care plus auricular acupressure with beads reduces subject-reported maximum pain during first trimester vacuum aspiration compared to usual care plus placebo. Secondary Objective: To assess whether usual care plus auricular acupuncture with Pyonex™ needles reduces subject-reported maximum pain during first trimester vacuum aspiration as compared to usual care plus placebo. This assessment will replicate the previous trial and strengthen the evidence that auricular acupuncture is beneficial for aspiration abortion pain Exploratory Objective: To assess whether usual care plus either auricular acupressure with beads or auricular acupuncture with Pyonex™ needles reduces subject-reported anxiety scores during first trimester vacuum aspiration as compared to women receiving usual care plus placebo.
Study Details
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Interventions
Single-use gold-plated 1.2mm beads/balls attach to pre-specified acupoints on the participant's ears with adhesive disk/tape.
Single-use 1.2mm acupuncture press needles attach to pre-specified acupoints on the participant's ears with adhesive disk/tape.
Single-use adhesive disks without needles or beads.