drugset / Trial / NCT00778011
Uncomplicated Nausea and Vomiting in the Emergency Department
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
Nausea and vomiting is a common complaint in the emergency department. Treatment is important for many reasons. In addition to patient comfort, there are adverse effects secondary to vomiting such as dehydration, metabolic alkalosis, Mallory-Weiss tears, and aspiration. Two mediations common used for nausea in ED patients include Ondanesetron and Metoclopramide.
Timeline
- Start
- 2005-11
- Primary completion
- 2006-12
- Completion
- 2006-12
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Metoclopramide | Small molecule | 10 mg | Intravenous |
| Comparator | Ondansetron | Other / unclassified | 2 mg | Intravenous |
| Comparator | Ondansetron | Other / unclassified | 4 mg | Intravenous |
Indications
No indication recorded.