Accupressure of P6 to Reduce Nausea During Cesarean Section

Last updated: February 28, 2024
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Lactose Intolerance

Labor/delivery

Stomach Discomfort

Treatment

Magnet at P6

Magnet applied to arm not at P6 pressure point.

Clinical Study ID

NCT04799587
STU#: 00213854
  • Ages > 18
  • Female

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the addition of P6 pressure point stimulation as opposed to sham-point stimulation will decrease intraoperative and postoperative nausea and vomiting (IONV and PONV) for patients undergoing non-emergent cesarean delivery. We hypothesize that the addition of stimulation of the P6 pressure point to our institutional current standard of care (phenylephrine infusion, intravenous fluid bolus, and as needed intraoperative ondansetron) will decrease the occurrence of intraoperative emesis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ≥18 years of age
  • English-speaking
  • Pregnant patients presenting for scheduled cesarean delivery of a full-term fetus (>37weeks' gestation)
  • Patients scheduled as ERAC
  • Parturients undergoing spinal anesthesia

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients requiring emergent delivery,
  • Fetal demise
  • Patients with adhesive allergy/sensitivity
  • Patients with allergy/sensitivity to nickel,
  • Patients with inability to consent,
  • Patients with known abnormal placentation
  • Patients with pacemakers/defibrillators
  • Patients with positive COVID-19 tests

Study Design

Total Participants: 200
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Magnet at P6
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 26, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2023

Connect with a study center

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois 60611
    United States

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