Prevention of POV After Paediatric Tonsillectomy
Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Mar 9, 2015
Trial Information
Current as of October 05, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
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 ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • children aged 2-8 y.
- • children ASA 1-2
- • tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • American Society of Anesthesiologists grade greater than or equal to III (patient with severe systemic disease)
- • intravenous induction
- • contraindication to steroids
- • Rash or local infection over an acupuncture point
- • administration of steroids in the 24 hours before the surgery
- • Use of medication with antiemetic effect within the 24 hours before surgery
- • Gastric or intestinal diseases
- • refusal of parents
About Assiut University
Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Egypt, Assuit, Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Seham Ibrahim, Lecturer
Principal Investigator
health,Higher education
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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