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.
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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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