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
Active Locations (1)
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Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 56000