Study of Eye Massage to Reduce Nausea and Vomiting After Gallbladder Surgery Using Laparoscopy

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effect of periorbital massage on reducing nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a common surgery for gallbladder diseases. Many patients experience significant nausea and vomiting after this surgery, with 20% to 30% reporting these symptoms as their main complaint. This study aims to explore whether periorbital massage can help manage these postoperative issues. The study has two groups one group receives periorbital massage using an electronic eye massager with vibration and warm air bag functions, applied to the eyeball for 15 minutes before assessments. The other group does not receive any massage. The severity of nausea and frequency of vomiting are measured at 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours after surgery. The massage is applied 15 minutes before each evaluation in the intervention group. Participants will be assessed using the Apfel risk score half an hour before surgery and the Numerical Scale of Nausea and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Impact Scale at multiple time points after surgery. Researchers will closely monitor nausea and vomiting severity in both groups during the first 24 hours after surgery. The total participation time includes the surgery day and assessments up to 24 hours post-surgery.

Periorbital Massage for Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Surgery