Comparing two nausea medications in the emergency department
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two medications to see which works better to reduce nausea and vomiting in the emergency department. Both drugs are commonly used for nausea, and the trial aims to find the most effective one for you.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are currently in the emergency department for nausea or vomiting.
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You have not taken anti-nausea medicine or received IV fluids before coming to the ED today.
- You do not have a slow heart rate (under 60 beats per minute) or a prolonged QT interval (a heart rhythm issue).
- You can understand English or Spanish and are able to give informed consent.
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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