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Study NCT ID:
NCT02387918
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2016-01-22
First Post:
2015-02-27
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Prevention of POV After Paediatric Tonsillectomy
Sponsor:
Assiut University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Vomiting After Tonsillectomy in Children: A Comparison of Dexamethasone and Acupuncture
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2016-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Tonsillectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children. It remains associated with a high morbidity related to postoperative vomiting (POV), pain, risk of bleeding, and dehydration due to impaired oral intake. Current medications for POV have limited efficacy and may even be associated with potential side-effects. Non-pharmacological techniques such as acupuncture has been investigated as alternatives to antiemetics and as additional treatment modalities for POV.
Detailed Description:
Postoperative vomiting (POV) is one of the most common complication in children undergoing tonsillectomy. Its incidence is between 62% and 73% when no prophylactic antiemetic is given. Because of Limited efficacy and side effects with antiemetics, many alternative treatment had been used. Acupuncture is simple, inexpensive, and noninvasive with minimal side effects. The objective of this study is to compare two prophylactic antiemetic treatments :
* Dexamethasone (0.15 mg/kg) immediately after induction of anaesthesia
* Acupuncture treatment (immediately after induction of anaesthesia and for approximately 20 minutes)
* Dexamethasone (0.15 mg/kg) immediately after induction of anaesthesia
* Acupuncture treatment (immediately after induction of anaesthesia and for approximately 20 minutes)
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: