Acupressure for Postoperative Pain After Laparoscopic TEP Hernia Repair

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this randomized, sham-controlled study, 90 adults undergoing elective laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair are assigned to one of three groups: standard postoperative care, true bilateral acupressure at four points, or sham acupressure at non-acupuncture points. Interventions are delivered at 1, 4, and 8 hours after surgery, each lasting about 3 minutes per point, with pain assessed by a Visual Analog Scale and secondary outcomes including analgesic use, nausea/vomiting, time to mobilization, satisfaction, and complications. The goal is to determine if true acupressure provides additional pain relief beyond standard care and whether its effects differ from sham stimulation. The study design is prospective, randomized, and three-armed to isolate specific effects of acupressure.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
  Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ahmet S Yaz, Md
• Email: ahmet.yaz@std.medipol.edu.tr
• Phone: +902165783000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.