Foot reflexology for nausea after weight-loss surgery
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if foot reflexology can help reduce nausea after sleeve gastrectomy (a type of weight-loss surgery). You may join if you are scheduled for this surgery and do not have foot problems or take strong pain medications.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are scheduled to have sleeve gastrectomy surgery
- You can understand the study and give verbal consent
- You are not on long-term morphine or opioid pain medication
- You do not have foot wounds, phlebitis, or recent foot injuries
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or a vulnerable adult
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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