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Effect of Acupressure on Postoperative Pain After Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 75 YearsAllMedipol University
NCT07787871 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of acupressure on postoperative pain following laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair. A total of 90 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard postoperative care alone (control group), true acupressure plus standard care, or sham acupressure plus standard care. Acupressure will be applied at postoperative hours 1, 4, and 8 using the bilateral P6 (Neiguan), LI4 (Hegu), ST36 (Zusanli), and SP6 (Sanyinjiao) acupoints. The sham group will receive pressure at non-acupuncture points. The primary outcome is postoperative pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes include analgesic consumption, postoperative nausea and vomiting, time to mobilization, patient satisfaction, and postoperative complications.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 75 years * Diagnosis of a unilateral primary inguinal hernia * Scheduled to undergo elective laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to III without an anticipated need for postoperative intensive care * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Bilateral inguinal hernia * Recurrent inguinal hernia * Strangulated inguinal hernia * History of open lower abdominal surgery * Skin infection, wound, or surgical scar at any of the acupressure application sites * ASA physical status III with an anticipated need for postoperative intensive care * ASA physical status IV * Participation in another clinical study within the previous 4 weeks * Receipt of acupressure or a similar complementary treatment within the previous 4 weeks * Refusal or inability to provide written informed consent
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What it tests

  • Acupressure
  • Sham Acupressure
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Where

1 site
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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