Role of Emotional Freedom Techniques in Reducing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
NCT ID: NCT02169856
Last Updated: 2014-06-23
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2013-07-31
2014-02-28
Brief Summary
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Our hypothesis was Emotional freedom techniques are very useful to reduce the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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Detailed Description
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The Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFTs) which has been pioneered by Gary Craig is a form of alternate medicine which works by tapping on body energy meridian points. Unlike drugs the EFTs has no side effects too. The role of EFTs for various kinds of physical and mental problems has been established and has shown quite significant results. Initially EFTs were used for psychological benefits but later on research proved that it works on the physical and biochemical levels too which is comparable to the various drugs which act by biochemical changes on human body.
In our study we want to evaluate the effects of EFTs for reducing incidence of PONV. The effects of EFTs have been quiet evident on many aspects if the incidence of PONV is reduced then it will be much valuable adjunct to postoperative management of the patients. We have taken into the consideration of PONV only and after promising results we can evaluate EFTs on more and more other aspects of patient management After meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria, All patients were given Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg PO at night before surgery and received same standard general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. Inj. Midazolam IV 0.7 mg/kg was given 45 min before surgery as premedication. Anesthesia was induced by propofol (2.5 mg/kg) after 3 minutes of preoxygenation. Muscle relaxation was achieved by atracuium (0.5 mg/kg). Anesthesia was maintained with sevoflurane (2.5 vol %) and oxygen in air mixture (0.50 ratio). Ventilation was controlled mechanically and end tidal normocapnia was maintained by keeping pCO2 at 35-38 mmHg.
Following medications were given to patients during the process.
* Inj. Cefuroxime 1.5 gm. IV (2 doses, 1st dose 30-60 min before surgery and 2nd dose 6 hours after surgery)
* Inj. Ketorolac 30mg IV (3 doses total, 1st dose immediate postop, 2nd and 3rd at 8 and 16 hours after surgery respectively)
* Inj. Zantac 50 mg IV (2 doses total, 1st immediate postop and 2nd at 12 hours after surgery) All patients were operated by the consultant surgeons. After surgery ward all patients received same standard postoperative care. At 6 hour postoperative period all patients were assessed for PONV by VDS. Then patients were divided randomly into two groups equally by consecutive non probability sampling. Group A was control group while Group B received one session of EFTs tapping for 5 to 10 min. All patients were assessed by PONV at 7, 10 and 15 hours postoperatively. Rescue antiemetic (inj. Metoclopramide 10mg IV) was used when the score of PONV was 2 or more on VDS. To see the effectiveness of EFTs in study group the no. of injections of metoclopramide were not counted at 6 hour postoperatively i.e. before intervention of EFTs.
All the data was recorded on specially designed Performa. Statistical analysis: Data was analyzed using SPSS version 12. Mean and standard deviation were calculated for quantitative data like age, frequency of antiemetic injections. Frequency and percentages were calculated for qualitative data like gender, PONV on the basis of VDS scale. The results were finally analyzed and compared for the two groups using Chi-square test and Mann Whitney U tests where applicable. A p value \<0.05 was considered significant.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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control group
control group was not given any EFTs (emotional freedom techniques) therapy for postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Following medications were given to both groups. details are in respective interventions.
Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg Inj. Midazolam IV 0.7 mg/kg inj. propofol (2.5 mg/kg) inj. atracuium (0.5 mg/kg). sevoflurane (2.5 vol %) oxygen in air mixture (0.50 ratio) Inj. Cefuroxime 1.5 gm. IV Inj. Ketorolac 30mg IV Inj. Zantac 50 mg IV inj. Metoclopramide 10mg IV
Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg
Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg will be given to all patients at night before surgery.
Inj. Midazolam 0.7mg/kg
Inj . Midazolam 0.7 mg/kg given as premedication 45 min before surgery.
Inj. Propofol 2.5mg/kg
It was given to induce anesthesia after 3 min of pre oxygenation.
Inj. Atracurium 0.5 mg/kg
It was given to induce muscle relaxation during anesthesia
Sevoflurane 2.5 vol %
It was given to maintain anesthesia during surgery alongwith oxygen in air mixture
Inj. Cefuroxime 1.5 g IV
It was given as prophylactic antibiotic. 2 doses given. 1st 30-60 min before surgery. 2nd 6 hours after surgery
Drug: Inj. Ketorolac 30 mg IV
3 doses for analgesia. 1st immediate postoperative, 2nd at 8 hours postoperative and 3 rd at 16 hours postoperative period
Inj. Zantac 50mg IV
2 doses. 1st at immediate postoperative and 2nd 12 hours after surgery
EFTs study group
EFTs (emotional freedom techniques) was applied to the patietns. one session of 5 to 10 min at 6 hours postoperatively.
Following medications were given to both groups. details are in respective interventions.
Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg Inj. Midazolam IV 0.7 mg/kg inj. propofol (2.5 mg/kg) inj. atracuium (0.5 mg/kg). sevoflurane (2.5 vol %) oxygen in air mixture (0.50 ratio) Inj. Cefuroxime 1.5 gm. IV Inj. Ketorolac 30mg IV Inj. Zantac 50 mg IV inj. Metoclopramide 10mg IV
EFTs (emotional freedom techniques)
The Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFTs) which has been pioneered by Gary Craig is a form of alternate medicine which works by tapping on body energy meridian points. Unlike drugs the EFTs has no side effects too
Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg
Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg will be given to all patients at night before surgery.
Inj. Midazolam 0.7mg/kg
Inj . Midazolam 0.7 mg/kg given as premedication 45 min before surgery.
Inj. Propofol 2.5mg/kg
It was given to induce anesthesia after 3 min of pre oxygenation.
Inj. Atracurium 0.5 mg/kg
It was given to induce muscle relaxation during anesthesia
Sevoflurane 2.5 vol %
It was given to maintain anesthesia during surgery alongwith oxygen in air mixture
Inj. Cefuroxime 1.5 g IV
It was given as prophylactic antibiotic. 2 doses given. 1st 30-60 min before surgery. 2nd 6 hours after surgery
Drug: Inj. Ketorolac 30 mg IV
3 doses for analgesia. 1st immediate postoperative, 2nd at 8 hours postoperative and 3 rd at 16 hours postoperative period
Inj. Zantac 50mg IV
2 doses. 1st at immediate postoperative and 2nd 12 hours after surgery
Interventions
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EFTs (emotional freedom techniques)
The Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFTs) which has been pioneered by Gary Craig is a form of alternate medicine which works by tapping on body energy meridian points. Unlike drugs the EFTs has no side effects too
Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg
Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg will be given to all patients at night before surgery.
Inj. Midazolam 0.7mg/kg
Inj . Midazolam 0.7 mg/kg given as premedication 45 min before surgery.
Inj. Propofol 2.5mg/kg
It was given to induce anesthesia after 3 min of pre oxygenation.
Inj. Atracurium 0.5 mg/kg
It was given to induce muscle relaxation during anesthesia
Sevoflurane 2.5 vol %
It was given to maintain anesthesia during surgery alongwith oxygen in air mixture
Inj. Cefuroxime 1.5 g IV
It was given as prophylactic antibiotic. 2 doses given. 1st 30-60 min before surgery. 2nd 6 hours after surgery
Drug: Inj. Ketorolac 30 mg IV
3 doses for analgesia. 1st immediate postoperative, 2nd at 8 hours postoperative and 3 rd at 16 hours postoperative period
Inj. Zantac 50mg IV
2 doses. 1st at immediate postoperative and 2nd 12 hours after surgery
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Patients with age range of 25 to 55 years
Exclusion Criteria
2. H/O acute or chronic psychiatric or psychological illness.
3. H/O APD (acid peptic disease) or regurgitation.
4. H/O of any chemotherapy (cancer drugs, opioids), radiotherapy, any history of repeated infection.
5. H/O use of hepatotoxic drugs like acetaminophen, ciprofloxacin, ATT, valproic acid etc. in last one month.
6. H/O alcohol intake in last one month.
7. Previous hepatobilliary surgery.
8. Complicated cholecystectomy in which laparoscopic cholecystectomy is converted to open cholecystectomy.
9. Patients who are given opioids in postoperative period.
10. Patients who need epidural analgesia in postoperative period.
25 Years
55 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi
OTHER_GOV
Responsible Party
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Dr.Fazal hussain Shah
Resident Surgery
Principal Investigators
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Fazal H Shah, FCPS I
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi
Aurangzeb Khan, FCPS
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi
Jahangir S Khan, FCPS, FACS
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi
Muhammad B Habshi, FCPS I
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi
Muhammad Z Saeed, FCPS I
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi
Sheikh F Riaz, FCPS I
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi
Locations
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Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi.
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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References
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Church D, Yount G, Brooks AJ. The effect of emotional freedom techniques on stress biochemistry: a randomized controlled trial. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2012 Oct;200(10):891-6. doi: 10.1097/NMD.0b013e31826b9fc1.
Stapleton P, Church D, Sheldon T, Porter B, Carlopio C. Depression symptoms improve after successful weight loss with emotional freedom techniques. ISRN Psychiatry. 2013 Jul 28;2013:573532. doi: 10.1155/2013/573532. eCollection 2013.
Eryilmaz HB, Memis D, Sezer A, Inal MT. The effects of different insufflation pressures on liver functions assessed with LiMON on patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:172575. doi: 10.1100/2012/172575. Epub 2012 Apr 24.
Feng PH, Chu KS, Lu IC, Shieh JP, Tzeng JI, Ho ST, Wang JJ, Chu CC. Haloperidol plus ondansetron prevents postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan. 2009 Mar;47(1):3-9. doi: 10.1016/S1875-4597(09)60013-8.
Bianchin A, De Luca A, Caminiti A. Postoperative vomiting reduction after laparoscopic cholecystectomy with single dose of dexamethasone. Minerva Anestesiol. 2007 Jun;73(6):343-6.
Craig G. The EFT Manual. Available from: http://www.spiritual-web.com/downloads/eftmanual.pdf
Church D, De Asis MA, Brooks AJ. Brief group intervention using emotional freedom techniques for depression in college students: a randomized controlled trial. Depress Res Treat. 2012;2012:257172. doi: 10.1155/2012/257172. Epub 2012 Jul 17.
Church D, Hawk C, Brooks AJ, Toukolehto O, Wren M, Dinter I, Stein P. Psychological trauma symptom improvement in veterans using emotional freedom techniques: a randomized controlled trial. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2013 Feb;201(2):153-60. doi: 10.1097/NMD.0b013e31827f6351.
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EFTs manual
Other Identifiers
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Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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