Use of the Pressure Right Device After Laparoscopic Surgery

NCT01317082 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: JDL20-11
• Study Type: expanded_access
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The primary objective is to test the hypothesis that the use of the Pressure Right device in combination with ondansetron and dexamethasone would result in a lower incidence of postoperative vomiting (emesis) than the combination of antiemetic therapy alone.

Conditions

Nausea; Vomiting

Keywords

Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting.

Interventions

Acupressure DEVICE

P 6 Pressure Point

Also known as: Pressure Right

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients scheduled to undergo major laparoscopic and ENT surgery procedures under genertal anesthesia.
• ASA Class I-III adults of either sex
• Willingness and ability to sign an informed consent document.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with known allergy, hypersensitivity or contraindications to 5-HT3 antagonist.
• Patients experienced vomiting or retching within 24 h before surgery.
• Patients with clinically-significant medical conditions.
• Pregnant and lactating women.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Therapeutics: 101 Inc.: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Nausea; Vomiting; Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Interventions

Acupressure

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms, Digestive; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Postoperative Complications; Pathologic Processes

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapy, Soft Tissue; Musculoskeletal Manipulations; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: expanded access
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 15, 2011
• First Posted: March 17, 2011
• Last Updated: March 17, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-02