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Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID07313293
Impact of Foot Reflexology on Nausea After Obesity Surgery
Led by Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee · Updated on 2026-04-02
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Obesity is a significant public health issue, with over 23 million people in France being overweight or obese, and more than 8 million classified as obese. Bariatric surgery, including gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass, is currently the most effective treatment for obesity but is associated with common side effects such as nausea and vomiting, especially after sleeve gastrectomy. This study aims to evaluate the impact of foot reflexology on reducing nausea and vomiting following sleeve gastrectomy surgery. The trial compares two groups: one receiving conventional care alone and the other receiving conventional care plus foot reflexology sessions. Foot reflexology involves stimulating specific reflex zones on the feet thought to activate the autonomic nervous system, promoting relaxation and potentially reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting. Reflexology sessions are given to prepare patients physically and mentally for surgery and to relieve symptoms after surgery. Participants will be monitored for nausea and vomiting within 24 hours after surgery, using a numerical scale to measure symptom severity. The study will assess how many patients experience significant nausea or vomiting during this period. The trial is randomized and does not use masking, with patient consent and social security affiliation required. The overall goal is to determine if foot reflexology can benefit patients after bariatric surgery by lessening these common postoperative symptoms.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Impact of Foot Reflexology on Nausea After Obesity Surgery
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patient
- Patient scheduled to undergo sleeve gastrectomy
- Patient capable of understanding the protocol and having given their informed verbal consent to participate in the study
- Patient affiliated with the social security system or entitled to benefits
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients receiving long-term morphine and opioid treatment
- Patients with phlebitis, a wound under the foot, or recent foot trauma (cast immobilisation, splint, etc.)
- Patients under guardianship, curatorship, or deprived of their liberty
- Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or refusing contraception
- Patients participating in another clinical research protocol that has an impact on the objective of the study
- Patients under an activated future protection mandate
- Patients under family authorisation
- Patients under judicial protection
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - Perioperative period including pre-surgery and up to 24 hours post-operatively
Participants receive foot reflexology sessions alongside conventional care to prepare for surgery and relieve post-operative nausea and vomiting.
Foot reflexology sessions scheduled around the time of surgery
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Centre Hospitalier Départemental Vendée
La Roche-sur-Yon, France, 85000
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Research Team
C
Chloé MOREAU
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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