Status:

COMPLETED

P6 Acupressure Band for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children

Lead Sponsor:

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

Conditions:

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting \(PONV\)Acuppressure

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-12 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Nausea and vomiting after surgery are one of the most common side effects of general anaesthesia. Pressure at P6 acupuncture point around wrist area using acupressure band has been proven to reduce na...

Detailed Description

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are the second most prevalent complaint among paediatric patients and is one of the most complex and serious concerns in anaesthetic practice. In addition to c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • General surgery including open and laparoscopic hernia, orchidopexy surgery, orthopaedic and ENT surgery
  • Duration of surgery of more than 30 mins and less than 4 hour
  • ASA I or II

Exclusion

  • Inflammation over the relevant acupressure point and abnormal upper limb anatomy
  • Planned admission to PACU/ICU post-operative or requiring mechanical ventilation post-operative
  • Patient on antiemetic prior to surgery
  • Known allergy to metoclopramide
  • Suspected circulation or vascular problem of upper limb
  • Upper limb surgery - strabismus surgery

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 31 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

64 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06046027

Start Date

January 31 2020

End Date

July 1 2023

Last Update

September 21 2023

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Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 56000