An interventional study of Electrotherapy using Chattanooga stimulation unit and Balanced Diet using domperidone drug, iron, and folic acid supplementation. in Physical Therapy, Electrotherapy and Dietary Modification, sponsored by Haytham Ibrahim Morsi. Recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to female participants aged 25 Years to 30 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-09-19.
Sponsored by Haytham Ibrahim Morsi · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study was to reveal the effect of electroacupoint on scanty milk production in lactating women.
Postnatal scanty milk secretion is a common complaint. Some physical and medicinal therapies have been proposed to enhance milk production. These therapies must be both successful and safe for both the mother and the child. In many cases, milk supply can be increased by frequent, regular milk removal, Medication to increase milk supply (galactogogues) such as domperidone.
Domperidone has been linked to maternal adverse effects in galactogogue trials and cases reported to the Food and Drug Administration include dry mouth, headache, dizziness, nausea, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, palpitations malaise, and shortness of breath. Some of these were more frequent with dosages greater than with 30 mg daily. Drug withdrawal symptoms consisting of insomnia, anxiety, and tachycardia were reported in a woman taking 80 mg of domperidone daily for 8 months as a galactogogue who abruptly tapered the dose over 3 days.
This is the only study on the registry with Haytham Ibrahim Morsi as lead sponsor.
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Electroacupoint stimulation using the Electroacupoint device and postnatal care diet in form of balanced diet and drinking sufficient clean water and routine postnatal care.
Procedure: Electrotherapy using Chattanooga stimulation unit · Dietary Supplement: Balanced Diet using domperidone drug, iron, and folic acid supplementation.
Postnatal care diet in form of balanced diet and drinking sufficient clean water and routine postnatal care.
Dietary Supplement: Balanced Diet using domperidone drug, iron, and folic acid supplementation.
Electroacupoint stimulation using the Chattanooga intellect transport 2-channel electrotherapy stimulation unit 2783. It uses the influences energy flows by needling the acupuncture points which lie along the body meridians to achieve a harmonious balance between physical, emotional, and spiritual states. The same effect can be achieved without the use of needles. These needleless stimulations are noninvasive and nontraumatic and are useful for individuals who are scared of needles. They are also associated with decreased risk of infection or bruise.
Postnatal care diet in form of balanced diet using domperidone drug, iron, and folic acid supplementation. Additionally, drinking sufficient clean water and routine postnatal care. It was performed by asking the participant to take ten mg domperidone three times a day after meals. Iron and folic acid supplementation were also continue for three months after birth.
Change in Baby Weight.
Measurement of Baby Weight using the Baby Weight Scale.
Time frame: Change from Baseline Baby Weight at three months.
Change in Serum Prolactin Level.
Measurement of Serum Prolactin Level using the Serum Blood Test.
Time frame: Change from Baseline Serum Prolactin Level at three months.
Change in Flow of Milk.
Measurement of Flow of Milk using the Visual Analogue Scale.
Time frame: Change from Baseline Flow of Milk at three months.
Plan to share: No
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