Aprepitant for nausea after middle ear surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether aprepitant helps prevent nausea and vomiting after middle ear surgery. If you are having this type of surgery, you may be able to join to help see if this medication improves recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for middle ear surgery such as tympanoplasty, tympanomastoidectomy, or stapedectomy.
- You must be able to fill out a short questionnaire after surgery.
- You are not taking certain medications that could interact with the study drug (your doctor will check).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are willing to use a backup birth control method for one month after surgery if you are on hormonal contraceptives.
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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