The Effect of Moxibustion at the Dazhui Point on Hypothermia and Maternal Comfort During Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Investigative Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hao Gao, Chunlan Hu, X-Y Chen, Li Li, Xiaohui Wu, Haoliang Cai, Zhu Hai, Wenting Chen, Jiangang Song
DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2026.2689200
Cited by: 1
References: 16

Abstract

Objective This study evaluated whether moxibustion at the Dazhui point (GV14) reduces intraoperative hypothermia during cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia.Methods Sixty - four parturients (32/group) scheduled for cesarean section were randomly assigned 30 min before surgery to receive either moxibustion at Dazhui or sham moxibustion (pre-combusted cooled moxa pack); both groups received standard blanket warming. The primary outcome was hypothermia incidence (core temperature

Fields of Study & Subjects

Thermal Regulation in Medicine Anesthesia and Pain Management Neonatal and fetal brain pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Investigative Surgery
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
39
Issue
1
Pages
2689200–2689200
Publication date
23 June 2026
Language
EN