The Effect of Electroacustimulation on Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting and Pain in Outpatient Plastic Surgery Patients
NCT ID: NCT00941005
Last Updated: 2020-08-25
Study Results
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COMPLETED
NA
122 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2008-01-31
2008-12-31
Brief Summary
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Materials and Methods: One hundred twenty two patients undergoing surgery procedures at an outpatient surgery center were randomized to two treatment arms. The first arm was standardized pharmacologic PONV prevention typical for patients undergoing outpatient surgery, while the second arm employed the use of ReliefBand, an FDA-approved electroacustimulation (EAS) device with pharmacologic treatment to relieve symptoms of PONV and pain. EAS is a derivative of acupuncture therapy that uses a small electrical current to stimulate acupuncture points on the human body and is thought to relieve nausea, vomiting and pain. Outcomes measured were post-op questionnaires evaluating pain and nausea symptoms, emetic events, the need for rescue medications and the time to discharge.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Electroacustimulation
Received electroacustimulation at the wrist using a small, battery-powered electroacustimulation device.
Electroacustimulation
Electroacustimulation (EAS) is a derivative form of acupuncture therapy where a small current of electricity instead of a needle is used to stimulate an acupoint on the human body in an effort to create therapeutic effects.
Control
Received a device that was not turned on.
Electroacustimulation
Electroacustimulation (EAS) is a derivative form of acupuncture therapy where a small current of electricity instead of a needle is used to stimulate an acupoint on the human body in an effort to create therapeutic effects.
Interventions
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Electroacustimulation
Electroacustimulation (EAS) is a derivative form of acupuncture therapy where a small current of electricity instead of a needle is used to stimulate an acupoint on the human body in an effort to create therapeutic effects.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* currently experiencing menstrual symptoms
* cardiac pacemaker
* previous experience with acupuncture therapy
* pharmacologic treatment for nausea or vomiting in the 24 hours prior to surgery
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Wisconsin, Madison
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Karol A Gutowski, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Endeavor Health
Locations
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Transformations Surgery Center
Middleton, Wisconsin, United States
Countries
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References
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Gan TJ, Jiao KR, Zenn M, Georgiade G. A randomized controlled comparison of electro-acupoint stimulation or ondansetron versus placebo for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anesth Analg. 2004 Oct;99(4):1070-1075. doi: 10.1213/01.ANE.0000130355.91214.9E.
Larson JD, Gutowski KA, Marcus BC, Rao VK, Avery PG, Stacey DH, Yang RZ. The effect of electroacustimulation on postoperative nausea, vomiting, and pain in outpatient plastic surgery patients: a prospective, randomized, blinded, clinical trial. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Mar;125(3):989-94. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181ccdc23.
Other Identifiers
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H-2007-0100
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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