Preventing vomiting in kids with cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is being treated for cancer at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).
- Your child is currently staying in the hospital as a patient on the oncology unit.
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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