Status:
COMPLETED
Aromatherapy Versus Acupressure: Impact on Postoperative Pain and Sleep Quality in Pediatric Abdominal Surgery Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Mansoura University
Conditions:
Appendicitis
Hernia
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study's aim is to examine the effect of using aromatherapy versus acupressure on pain intensity and sleep pattern for children undergoing abdominal surgeries.
Detailed Description
Abdominal surgery is defined as a broad term used for various surgical procedures around the abdominal region. These can be used to treat or diagnose medical conditions present in that area. The surge...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children age 6 to 12 years of both sexes. Conscious and having a caretaker. No history of respiratory diseases or has problems with his sense of smell (for aromatherapy group).
- Children undergoing abdominal surgeries such as acute appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, Inguinal and umbilical hernia
Exclusion
- Post-operative severe pain preventing children from participating in the study. Children who have chronic disease such as cardiac and renal disease. The existence of coagulation disorders, as well as skin diseases or skin burns in the pressure points where in acupressure could be applied (for acupressure group).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07157501
Start Date
April 1 2024
End Date
November 30 2024
Last Update
September 5 2025
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Faculty of nursing - Mansoura university
Al Mansurah, Egypt