Efficacy of TEAS On Prevention of Propofol Injection Pain in Children

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Injection Site

• Registration Number: NCT05296187
• Lead Sponsor: Konya Meram State Hospital

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for the prevention of propofol injection pain in children.

Detailed Description

Pain from the injection of propofol is a common side effect during anesthetic practice. Various methods have been used to reduce this pain. This prospective, randomized study was designed to determine the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point stimulation in reducing propofol injection pain in children.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-03-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-03-24
• Study First Posted: 2022-03-25
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study Start: 2025-02-14
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-17
• Primary Completion: 2025-04-30
• Study Completion: 2025-05-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• ASA I-II and aged 6-13 years patents who will undergo elective surgery under general anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria

• patients with propofol allergy
• patients who have renal, hepatic, cardiac, neurological, psychiatric disease
• Cardiac and cranial surgery
• Pacemaker,
• Emergency surgery and patients requiring rapid serial induction

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain with propofol injection	5 minutes	pain will be assessed using a four point behavioral scale: 1= no pain (no reaction); 2= mild pain (grimace); 3= moderate pain (grimace+cry); 4= severe pain (cry+withdrawal)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Betul Kozanhan; 🇹🇷 Konya, Turkey