Acupressure for pain after laparoscopic hernia repair
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This study tests whether acupressure can reduce pain after laparoscopic hernia repair surgery. If you are having this type of surgery, acupressure might help you manage pain without extra medication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have a hernia on one side only (unilateral) and it is not a recurrent or strangulated hernia.
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic (keyhole) hernia repair surgery and do not need intensive care after surgery.
- You have not had previous lower abdominal surgery.
- You have no skin infection, wound, or scar at the acupressure application sites.
- You have not participated in another clinical study or used acupressure or similar treatments in the last 4 weeks.
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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