Comparing two medicines to prevent nausea after surgery in children
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Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two common medicines given during surgery to prevent nausea and vomiting in children. It aims to find out which one works better and is safer.
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Who can take part
- The child must be between 2 and 15 years old.
- The child is having minor surgery or a procedure today and will not stay in the hospital overnight.
- The child is not currently taking regular anti-nausea medications like ondansetron or dexamethasone.
- The child has no known allergy to ondansetron or dexamethasone.
- The child does not have significant heart or lung conditions.
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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