Dexamethasone for nausea after brain surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a steroid called dexamethasone palmitate can prevent nausea and vomiting after brain surgery. It is for adults having a planned craniotomy under general anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for a planned brain surgery (craniotomy) under general anesthesia.
- You are not allergic to dexamethasone (a steroid medicine).
- You have not taken any steroid medications in the last 3 months.
- You do not have severe heart, liver, or kidney disease, or a rheumatic condition (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis).
- You do not have serious memory problems, uncontrolled diabetes, an active infection, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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