The effect of acupuncture on the prevention of nausea and vomiting after cesarean section

acupuncture effects in the prevention of nausea and vommiting after spinal anesthesia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20201219049770N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-01-12

Start date

2020-01-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-02-22

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Conditions

Acupuncture.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: This group will be treated with acupuncture. The location of the needles will be as follows: GB20: head difference (one number) Shenmen: small triangle above the

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient informed consent Single term pregnancy Multipariety (second cesarean section onwards) Without any organ disease

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A recent history of nausea and vomiting due to any illness Nulipariety History of taking antiemetic drugs History of taking antihypertensive drugs History of taking sedatives History of postoperative nausea and vomiting Addicts with drug or drug use

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of nausea and vomiting based on questions from the patient. Timepoint: Nausea and vomiting will occur in the first hour in the recovery room and in the second hour in the women's ward. Method of measurement: Explain the nausea and vomiting to the patient and then ask about the condition.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactYousef Kolookhy

Islamic Azad University

najibfarrokhy@yahoo.com+98 23 3239 2661

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026