Efficacy of Acupuncture for Prophylaxis of Intrathecal Morphine Induced Pruritis in Patients Undergoing Caesarean Delivery

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

44 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-10-31

Study Completion Date

2011-06-30

Brief Summary

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Intrathecal morphine is commonly used for pain relief in caesarean delivery. Side effects such as itch (pruritis) and nausea \& vomiting are common and have been shown to be the most common cause for dissatisfaction. The incidence of pruritis is 74% even with current available medications. Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for morphine related side effects but has not been evaluated for prophylaxis of itch in pregnant population.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

Acupuncture at LI 11 reduces the incidence of pruritis after elective caesarean section under spinal with intrathecal morphine

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Acupuncture Morphine Induced Pruritis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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ACUPUNCTURE

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

ACUPUNCTURE AT LI11

Intervention Type DEVICE

ACUPUNCTURE AT LI11 FOR 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO INTRATHECAL MORPHINE \& LEFT IN PLACE FOR 30 MINUTES

SHAM ACUPUNCTURE

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

SHAM ACUPUNCTURE

Intervention Type DEVICE

SHAM ACUPUNCTURE AT A POINT 2 CM LATERAL TO LI11 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO INTRATHECAL MORPHINE \& LEFT IN PLACE FOR 30 MINUTES

Interventions

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ACUPUNCTURE AT LI11

ACUPUNCTURE AT LI11 FOR 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO INTRATHECAL MORPHINE \& LEFT IN PLACE FOR 30 MINUTES

Intervention Type DEVICE

SHAM ACUPUNCTURE

SHAM ACUPUNCTURE AT A POINT 2 CM LATERAL TO LI11 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO INTRATHECAL MORPHINE \& LEFT IN PLACE FOR 30 MINUTES

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* ASA I \& II patients undergoing elective caesarean delivery under spinal with intrathecal morphine

Exclusion Criteria

* Patient refusal
* ASA III \& IV patients
* Pre-existing pruritis
* Eczema
* Bleeding tendencies
* Known allergy to any of medications used
* Any contra indication to spinal anaesthesia

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes