N/A
Completed N=161
Acupuncture and Nausea/Vomiting in Pediatric Patients
Postoperative Vomiting and Nausea
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01417741 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
161
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting — 26; 6; 37; 31 Participants
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of intraoperative P6 acupuncture plus standard therapy on postoperative nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy. 200 children will be randomly assigned to either the treatment or the control group.
1. Treatment Group: Standard anti-emetic therapy plus bilateral P6 acupuncture after the induction of anesthesia
2. Control Group: Standard anti-emetic therapy only
This study will monitor nausea, retching, and vomiting events both directly after the surgery as well as the next day via a follow-up phone call to the parents of the study participant.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting |
26; 6; 37; 31 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- ASA 1 to 3 physical status
- Undergoing Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
- Consent obtained from Parent/Guardian
Exclusion Criteria
- Taking preoperative steroids, including inhalers
- Taking baseline anti-emetics
- History of motion sickness
- BMI > 35 (morbid obesity)
- Severe OSA (Apnea/hypopnea Index > 10)
- Have genetic abnormalities
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01417741). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.