Vomiting clinical trials

Can a wristband help with long-term nausea and vomiting?

This study tests if a special wristband (EmeTerm) can reduce nausea and vomiting symptoms in people who have had these problems for more than two months. You will use the band and report your symptoms through online surveys.

Ear Acupuncture plus Dexamethasone for Nausea from Trastuzumab Deruxtecan

This trial tests if adding ear acupuncture to a standard anti-nausea medicine (dexamethasone) works better for nausea and vomiting caused by the breast cancer drug trastuzumab deruxtecan. The goal is to help you feel better during treatment.

Pain Catastrophizing and Nausea After Gallbladder Surgery

This study looks at how a person's tendency to focus on and feel overwhelmed by pain (called 'pain catastrophizing') might affect nausea and vomiting after gallbladder surgery. If you are scheduled for keyhole gallbladder removal, you may help doctors better predict and prevent post-surgery nausea.

Serious game tool to reduce chemo nausea and vomiting

This study tests a “serious game” (a game designed for health) to help people feel less nauseated and vomit less during chemotherapy. It focuses on adults who are newly diagnosed and starting chemotherapy on a short, repeating schedule.

Thalidomide for nausea in pancreatic cancer patients

This trial tests whether adding thalidomide to standard chemotherapy can help reduce nausea and vomiting in people with advanced pancreatic cancer. It is for patients who have not yet received any cancer treatment.

Imagery therapy for chemo-related nausea in children

This study tests if guided imagery (a relaxation technique using mental images) can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children ages 7 to 18. It may offer a drug-free way to manage these side effects.

Electroacupuncture to prevent nausea during breast cancer chemo

This study tests whether electroacupuncture can help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy in people with breast cancer. If you're starting a certain type of chemo, this could help you feel better during treatment.

Supportive care trial for advanced digestive cancers

This trial tests if adding nutrition counseling, psychological support, and better nausea control to standard cancer treatment can help people with advanced digestive cancers live longer and feel better.

Acupuncture plus anti-nausea drugs for breast cancer chemo side effects

This trial tests whether adding electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) to standard anti-nausea medicine can better prevent nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. It is for people with early-stage breast cancer who are about to start a very strong chemotherapy regimen.

Aprepitant to prevent nausea after child scoliosis surgery

This trial tests if a drug called Aprepitant, given before surgery, can better prevent nausea and vomiting after scoliosis repair in children. It is for children aged 8 to 18 who are having spinal fusion surgery for a certain type of scoliosis.

Electrical stimulation for chronic nausea and vomiting

This study tests a device that sends mild electrical pulses to your stomach to help with chronic nausea and vomiting. It is for people who have had nausea for over 6 months, have normal stomach emptying, and have not found relief from standard medications.

Preventing vomiting in kids with cancer

This study looks at ways to prevent vomiting in children with cancer who are in the hospital. It aims to help make their treatment experience better.

Improving nausea and vomiting care during surgery

This trial tests a new approach to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. It compares usual care to a structured plan that matches anti-nausea medicines to your personal risk factors.

Preventing vomiting during kids' radiation therapy

This trial tests a new, easy-to-take film that melts on the tongue to prevent vomiting caused by radiation therapy in children with cancer. It may be a good option if your child is getting radiation to the belly or spine and has trouble swallowing pills.

Tradipitant for nausea from weight loss injections

This study tests whether the drug tradipitant can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by weight loss injections like Ozempic or Wegovy. If you have these side effects and are not diabetic, you may be eligible.

Breathing gas and nausea after hysterectomy study

This study looks at whether levels of carbon dioxide in your breath and blood flow measurements during surgery can help predict nausea, vomiting, or pain after a hysterectomy. It may help doctors better manage your recovery.

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Comparing sedatives for nausea after gallbladder surgery

This study compares two different sedative medications used during anesthesia to see which one helps prevent nausea and vomiting after gallbladder removal surgery. Participating may help you recover more comfortably after your procedure.

Preventing nausea in emergency C-section patients

This study tests two common anti-nausea drugs for women having emergency C-sections under spinal anesthesia who haven't fasted. It aims to find the best way to prevent vomiting and nausea during surgery.

Enhanced recovery after pituitary tumor surgery

This study tests a standard care plan to help patients recover faster after surgery to remove a pituitary tumor. It may reduce hospital stay and improve recovery.

Triple medicine to prevent nausea after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery

This trial tests a combination of three medicines given during surgery to reduce nausea and vomiting after anesthesia. You might be eligible if you’re having laparoscopic gynecologic surgery and meet the age and health requirements.

Test palonosetron to prevent nausea from chemotherapy

This trial studies whether palonosetron helps prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy that has a moderate risk of vomiting. It may help you feel more comfortable during chemo and avoid treatment interruptions from severe nausea.

Inhaled isopropyl alcohol for nausea and vomiting relief

This trial tests whether breathing in a small amount of isopropyl alcohol through the nose can reduce nausea or vomiting. It may help people who still have bothersome nausea even with usual care, by using a non-oral approach to start feeling better.

Olanzapine vs placebo for nausea from first chemo

This study tests if the drug olanzapine (commonly used for nausea) can help prevent vomiting in people receiving moderately strong chemotherapy for the first time. It may be a good fit if you're about to start treatment with oxaliplatin, irinotecan, or carboplatin and haven't had severe nausea treatments before.