Antiemetic Prophylaxis With Fosaprepitant and Ondansetron in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy, safety and feasibility of intravenous Fosaprepitant and Ondansetron for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in thoracicsurgery patients. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the Fosaprepitant and Ondansetron group.The groups were analyzed and compared for frequency of vomiting in 24 h after surgery. In addition, we will further compare the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications, length of hospital stay, nutrition and quality of life after surgery in patients treated with different antiemetic prophylaxis.

Timeline

Start

2023-06

Primary completion

2023-06

Completion

2023-06

Outcome

Missed primary endpoint

paper The 24-hour incidence of PONV was 31.0% [36] in the fosaprepitant group and 41.0% [48] in the ondansetron group (OR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.53 to 1.07; P=0.112). PMID 41836527 ↗

Publications

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