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NCT Number: NCT05175079

Acupressure in Hyperemesis Gravidarum

To examine the degree of nausea, vomiting between the acupressure and control group in women with hyperemesis gravidarum

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Key information

Conditions

Hyperemesis Gravidarum Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Morning Sickness Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pregnancy Complications Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Urogenital Diseases Vomiting

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia

About this study

A prospective RCT conducted at Department of Obst and Gynae, UKMMC. All pregnant women with a normal intrauterine pregnancy of ≤ 16 week gestation with hyperemesis gravidarum will be assessed by the medical officer/ specialist/ consultant in charge. Explanation regarding the research study will be given for patients who fulfill the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients who have understood the research study and consented will be recruited as subjects for the study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Onset of vomiting before 16 weeks
  • Vomiting at least 2 times per day
  • Ketonuria on admission
  • Mid stream urine specimen that did not indicate infection

Exclusion criteria

  • Non viable pregnancy
  • Molar pregnancy
  • Overt clinical features of thyrotoxicosis
  • Known case of medical illness that associated with nausea and vomiting
  • Patient refusal or patients who are not able to give consent

Treatment and study plan

Acupressure band

Device

acupressure band apply to P6 (nei guan) point which located three fingers below the skin wrinkles of the anterior wrist.

Acupressure band wear 3 times daily before breakfast, lunch and dinner for at least 10 minutes

Standard treatment hospital protocol

Other

Intravenous metaclopromide 10mg PRN Intravenous fluids as per protocol

Primary outcomes

  1. Degree of nausea and vomiting

    Time frame: day 1 to day 3

    measure the effect of acupressure using modified Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea (PUQE)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomised Controlled Trial On Effect Of Acupressure On Nausea And Vomiting In Women With Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Jan 3, 2022
Registry last updated
Jan 3, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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