Nerve stimulation plus sedative for post-op nausea
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining a very mild nerve stimulation (taVNS) with a sedative (dexmedetomidine) can reduce nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery. It may be a good option if you are scheduled for keyhole surgery and want to feel better afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old
- You are scheduled to have laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery with general anesthesia
- You are in good health overall (classified as ASA I or II)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device
- Your BMI is not over 30
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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