Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of the Efficacy of Acupressure P6 Point, Dexamethasone and Ondansetron Versus Palonosetron Monotherapy for Preventing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Mohd Zulfakar Mazlan, MBBS

Conditions:

Palonosetron

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is defined as nausea and/or vomiting occurring within 24 hours after surgery, it commonly affects 20-30% patients but as high as 70-80% patients who are deemed...

Detailed Description

This study is designed to compare the efficacy of palonosetron monotherapy versus combination of acupressure P6 point with dexamethasone and ondansetron in preventing PONV. It has been proven that pal...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ASA I or II female patients aged 18 - 65 years old in view female patients are at higher risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
  • Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
  • High risk for PONV (APFEL score 3-4).

Exclusion

  • Patients with known allergic to dexamethasone, ondansetron and wristband.
  • Patients who take anti-emetic, emetogenic drugs and glucocorticoids within 24 hours before surgery.
  • Patients with upper limb disability which affect the application of wristband.
  • Obese patients with BMI \> 35 in view acupressure P6 wristband might be too tight to fit patient's wrist which might affect the correct placement of pressure point.
  • Pre-existing vertigo

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 6 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

90 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04461093

Start Date

July 6 2020

End Date

November 1 2021

Last Update

May 1 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Mohd Zulfakar Mazlan, MBBS

Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 16150

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Mohd Zulfakar Mazlan

Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, 16150