Clinical Trial: Effect of Acupuncture on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title:

Brief Summary: The aim of the study is to investigate if P6 acupuncture made after induction of general anaesthesia might be effective for the prevention of PONV as ondansetron and if the acupuncture-ondansetron combination could enhance single therapy efficacy in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Current Primary Outcome: postoperative nausea and vomiting [ Time Frame: 24 postoperative hours ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Dates:
Date Received: May 5, 2008
Date Started: January 2006
Date Completion:
Last Updated: May 7, 2008
Last Verified: May 2008