The Effect of Moxibustion at the Dazhui Point on Hypothermia and Maternal Comfort During Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Invest SurgJun 23, 2026 (epub)
Hao Gao, Chunlan Hu, Xi Chen et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial assessed the impact of moxibustion at the Dazhui point on intraoperative hypothermia and maternal comfort during cesarean delivery in 64 parturients. The study found that hypothermia incidence was significantly lower in the moxibustion group (62.50%) compared to the sham group (84.38%; p = 0.048), indicating its potential as a non-pharmacological adjunct for thermoregulation.
Key findings
- Hypothermia incidence was 62.50% in the moxibustion group vs. 84.38% in the sham group (p = 0.048).
- Shivering occurred in 43.75% of the moxibustion group compared to 68.75% in the sham group (p < 0.05).
- Thermal comfort scores were higher in the moxibustion group (87.19 ± 9.24) than in the sham group (78.75 ± 10.08; p < 0.05).
Why it matters
The findings suggest that moxibustion may enhance maternal comfort and reduce the risk of hypothermia during cesarean deliveries, which is important for improving patient outcomes in obstetric anesthesia.