Effect of TEAS on PONV After Spinal Surgery

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
PONV
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
72 (estimated)
Sponsor
Jyoti Pandya · Other
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About This Trial

The proposed research will utilize electroacupuncture, a type of needleless acupuncture that uses electrostimulation, in a randomized, double blind study, to evaluate the incidence of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing spinal surgeries with the transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) compared to patients without TEAS.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients , 18 or older * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification I or II or III * Undergoing elective spinal surgery expected to last no more than four hours (from induction of anesthesia to extubation). * Capable and willing to consent Excl…
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Juan Fiorda, MD, PhD

614-293-3559

juan.fiorda@osumc.edu

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Alberto Uribe, MD

614-293-3559

alberto.uribe@osumc.edu

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