Periorbital Massage for Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Surgery

Last updated: April 30, 2025
Sponsor: Atlas University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Vomiting

Lactose Intolerance

Colic

Treatment

periorbital massage

Clinical Study ID

NCT06954935
23.12.2024 10/3
  • Ages 18-70
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the commonly used surgical treatment methods for gallbladder diseases. However, many patients experience significant nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is observed that approximately 20% to 30% of patients experience postoperative nausea and vomiting as the most common complaint after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of periorbital massage in postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

Those who have laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery under general anesthesia,

  • Those between the ages of 18-70,

  • Those who do not have a psychiatric disease,

  • Those who understand what they read and volunteer patients,

  • Those who do not have a hearing or speech problem,

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing emergency surgery,

  • Patients with psychiatric disorders

  • Patients who have taken another antiemetic drug within 24 hours before surgery

Study Design

Total Participants: 2
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: periorbital massage
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 23, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
September 10, 2025

Study Description

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of periorbital massage in postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. One group received periorbital massage, while the other group did not receive massage.

Connect with a study center

  • Tuğba Albayram

    Gaziantep,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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