CompletedNot Applicable

Aromatherapy Versus Acupressure: Impact on Postoperative Pain and Sleep Quality in Pediatric Abdominal Surgery Patients

Egypt100 participantsStarted 2024-04-01

Plain-language summary

The study's aim is to examine the effect of using aromatherapy versus acupressure on pain intensity and sleep pattern for children undergoing abdominal surgeries.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Children age 6 to 12 years of both sexes. Conscious and having a caretaker. No history of respiratory diseases or has problems with his sense of smell (for aromatherapy group). Children undergoing abdominal surgeries such as acute appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, Inguinal and umbilical hernia Exclusion Criteria: Post-operative severe pain preventing children from participating in the study. Children who have chronic disease such as cardiac and renal disease. The existence of coagulation disorders, as well as skin diseases or skin burns in the pressure points where in acupressure could be applied (for acupressure group).

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in pain intensity as measured by the Word-Graphic Rating Scale (WGRS)

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention), and 30 minutes post-intervention

Change in sleep quality as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at the morning of 2nd postoperative day and at the morning of 3rd postoperative day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07157501

SponsorMansoura University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-01

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