U.S., Dec. 12 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07277478) titled 'Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Relieving Pain in Postpartum Women With Episiotomy' on Nov. 30.
Brief Summary: This randomized, single-blind controlled trial examined the effects of auricular acupressure on postpartum women who underwent episiotomy. A total of 86 participants were allocated to either an intervention group, which received routine care plus transparent auricular patches containing magnetic beads applied to selected acupoints, or a control group, which received identical patches without magnetic beads. The patches were applied for 48 hours after delivery. Perineal pain and its impact on daily activities were assess...