Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Korean Hand Acupressure on Postoperative Nausea-Vomiting and Retching After Thyroidectomy

Lead Sponsor:

Sevgi Gür

Conditions:

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of Korean hand acupressure applied after thyroidectomy on postoperative nausea-vomiting and retching. After ...

Detailed Description

The universe of the research; patients scheduled for thyroidectomy between February 1, 2021 and June 1, 2022, in the general surgery clinic where the study will be conducted, constituted patients who ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between the ages of 18-65,
  • According to the American Association of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification; ASA score I and II,
  • Elective surgery,
  • Individuals with 2 or more risk factors out of 5 risk factors determined in Koivuranta PONV risk factors
  • Patients who agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion

  • Emergency surgery,
  • Using antiemetic, steroid or opioid 24 hours before surgery,
  • Not agreeing to participate in the research
  • Change in consciousness / acute confusion after surgical intervention,
  • Has a mental or psychiatric illness that prevents communication,
  • Patients whose post-operative condition is unstable will not be included in the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

42 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04516356

Start Date

February 1 2021

End Date

June 1 2022

Last Update

August 3 2023

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Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcioğlu City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)