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Effectiveness of Periorbital Massage in Managing Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Led by Atlas University · Updated on 2025-05-02
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
2 weeks
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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.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Periorbital Massage for Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery under general anesthesia
- Between 18 and 70 years old
- No psychiatric disease
- Able to understand the information and volunteer
- No hearing or speech problems
You will not qualify if you...
- Undergoing emergency surgery
- Having psychiatric disorders
- Taking any antiemetic drug within 24 hours before surgery
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 24 hours post-surgery
Participants undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery and receive either periorbital massage or no massage. The massage involves using an electronic eye massager applied 15 minutes before nausea and vomiting assessments.
Assessments at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours after surgery with massage applied before some assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Tuğba Albayram
Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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