NCT06954935

Periorbital Massage for Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Surgery

Effectiveness of Periorbital Massage in the Management of Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 2 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Atlas University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the commonly used surgical treatment methods for gallbladder diseases. However, many patients experience significant nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is observed that approximately 20% to 30% of patients experience postoperative nausea and vomiting as the most common complaint after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of periorbital massage in postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Detailed description

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of periorbital massage in postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. One group received periorbital massage, while the other group did not receive massage.

Conditions

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	periorbital massage	An electronic eye massager (irest manufacturing company, China) will be applied. The massager has a vibration function and massages with a warm air bag.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-23
• Primary completion: 2025-08-25
• Completion: 2025-09-10
• First posted: 2025-05-02
• Last updated: 2025-05-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)