Preventing nausea after cataract surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study compares two common anti-nausea medicines, dexamethasone and metoclopramide, to see which works better at preventing nausea and vomiting after cataract surgery. The goal is to find the best option to keep you comfortable during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You are generally healthy or have a mild to moderate medical condition (ASA class I, II, or III).
- You do not get motion sickness often.
- You do not have stomach problems like chronic heartburn or reflux disease.
- You are not currently taking any medication to prevent nausea or vomiting.
- You have no known allergies to bupivacaine, metoclopramide, or dexamethasone.
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