Acupuncture for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Launched by BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · Aug 2, 2023

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This clinical trial is studying whether acupuncture can help reduce nausea and vomiting after a specific type of surgery called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is done to remove the gallbladder. The researchers want to see if adding acupuncture to standard medications (ondansetron and dexamethasone) will be more effective in preventing these uncomfortable symptoms than just using the medications alone.

To participate in this trial, you need to be between 18 and 64 years old and scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital. You should be in good health, with no major issues like kidney problems or allergies to anesthesia. If you join the study, you can expect to receive acupuncture during your surgery along with the usual medications to see if this combination helps you feel better afterward. It's important to know that if you have certain conditions or if your doctor feels it's not right for you, you may not be able to participate.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patient ages 18-64
• • 2. American Society of Anesthesiology Physical Status I, II or III
• • 3. Patients scheduled to undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Scheduled open cholecystectomy - excluded due to increased levels of pain in open procedures
• • 2. Renal dysfunction (Serum Cr \> 1.2) - excluded due to potential altered metabolism of anesthetic and perioperative medications
• • 3. Allergy to any of the standard anesthetic agents
• • 4. Patient inability to properly communicate with investigators (language barrier, dementia, delirium, psychiatric disorder)
• • 5. Patient or surgeon refusal