Preventive effects of acupuncture on nausea and vomiting after cesarean section

Comparison of preventive effect of acupuncture with dexamethasone and ondansetron on nausea and vomiting after cesarean section

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210830052344N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-10-02

Start date

2021-09-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-01

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Conditions

Nausea and Vomiting after cesarean section. Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Injectable dexamethasone 8 mg dose is given to the patient about 30 minutes before the operation or immediately after induction of anesthesia. Dexamethasone produ

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All class I and II patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists ( ASA I-II ) who undergo cesarean section surgery under general anesthesia They receive opioid medications during surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who have a contraindication to ondansetron or dexamethasone Patients who have a history of taking drugs that interact with ondansetron or dexamethasone Patients who have a history of allergies to ondansetron or dexamethasone Patients who have a mechanical cause for postoperative nausea and vomiting (such as premature obstruction or ileus)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Nausea and Vomiting. Timepoint: Nausea and Vomiting before intervention and 2, 24, 48 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: Comparative Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMilad Johari

Islamic Azad University

drmiladjohari.med92@yahoo.com+98 23 3239 4536

Outcome results

None listed

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