LI4 Acupuncture for Analgesia in Intrauterine Device Insertion

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

72

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 5, 2021

Primary Completion Date

October 1, 2021

Study Completion Date

October 1, 2021

Conditions
IUD Insertion ComplicationAcute Pain
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Acupuncture

LI4 is located on the dorsum of the hand, midway between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. Acupuncture is practiced by using 0,25x25mm sized needles. LI4 point is punctured perpendicularly 2cm in the direction of the palm center.

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Community Health Center, Niğde

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

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