Active clinical trials for "Nausea"

Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most distressing toxicities of cancer treatment. It can occur up to 90% in case of highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC) use. It is important to effectively manage CINV for a number of reasons. Acute phase vomiting can lead to vomiting in the delayed phase. It causes poor compliance with further therapy. Quality of life is compromised. It is easier to prevent nausea/vomiting than to treat it. Though strategies for prevention of CINV have been improved, it is still a significant problem. Newer drugs were explored and studied. The complete response rates were further increased with usage of olanzapine, an FDA approved antipsychotic, which blocks multiple neurotransmitters in the central nervous system. Olanzapine has been studied in multiple randomized trials in adults for its safety and efficacy in prevention of CINV. Various RCTs have demonstrated the superiority of olanzapine for prevention of CINV in patients receiving highly and moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. Olanzapine has been approved for prevention of CINV in adults. Unfortunately there are no large randomized trials demonstrating the efficacy of olanzapine for CINV prevention in children receiving HEC. The positive experience with olanzapine reported in adult oncology patients has prompted some pediatric clinicians to prescribe olanzapine for individual children receiving chemotherapy. Olanzapine is frequently used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children and adolescents. Though various studies have demonstrated safety of olanzapine in children, data regarding the efficacy of olanzapine in children and adolescents for prevention of CINV is limited. There are many small studies describing the safety and efficacy of olanzapine for prevention of CINV. However, there are no large randomized trials. Olanzapine is available in generic form and is not an expensive drug. Therefore we would like to conduct a randomized trial to look for the efficacy of olanzapine in pediatric population for prevention of CINV

An intervention study on the effect of cannabidiol on lean body mass in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, at the department of Clinical Oncology at Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark. Fat free mass will be measured by bioimpedance spectroscopy. As secondary outcomes protein and energy intake, nausea, taste alterations and life quality will be assessed by oral interviews and questionnaires.

The purpose of this research study is to see if olanzapine helps to prevent nausea and/or vomiting (throwing up) when it is added to other medicines in subjects having stem cell transplants. Subjects will either be given olanzapine or an inactive pill (called a placebo) before getting any chemotherapy that is known to cause nausea and vomiting. During the study, the study coordinators will ask the subjects to complete surveys to understand if the patient is having nausea and vomiting, and if so, how bad it is making the patient feel. This trial will split subjects into two groups: one group will be given an inactive pill (placebo), and the other group will be given the active pill (olanzapine). Study coordinators will collect surveys every morning before chemotherapy and 5 days after the last dose of chemotherapy. These surveys may be given by members of the study team or possibly on a mobile device. Subjects may benefit from being in this research study because olanzapine may reduce the frequency or severity of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). The most common risks of using olanzapine include possibly becoming more tired, mild dizziness, mild low blood pressure, and mild muscle "quivering." Other possible adverse effects include low blood pressure, muscle weakness, increased appetite, weight gain, constipation, and liver function test changes however these risks are less common in subjects with cancer. In addition, there may be a change detected in heart rhythm however subjects will be screened for this ahead of time.

This study was conducted to determine the effect of acupressure on nausea, vomiting, pain, and sleep quality after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This was a randomized controlled experimental study with a placebo group. The sample comprised 188 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (control:64; experimental:64; and placebo:60). Acupressure was performed on the experimental and placebo groups with a wristband for 24 hours.

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) remains current as a complication and moderate evidence is available regarding the impact of preoperative oral carbohydrate-fluid administration on PONV. Honey, a natural source of carbohydrates, has an antioxidative effect and protects the gastric mucosa. Aim: To investigate the effect of oral honey and water for up to 2 hours preoperatively on PONV. Methods: A total of 142 elective thyroidectomy (experiment:35; control:37) and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (experiment:33; control: 37) patients were included. The experiment group was administered a 60 grams honey and 100 ml water mixture up to 2 hours preoperatively. The patients were monitored postoperative 0-6 hours using Rhodes Index of Nausea-Vomiting-Retching (R-INVR) and visual analog scale (VAS) for PONV.

Clinical trials was used to compare the effect of peppermint inhalation and Swedish massage on chemotherapy induced-nausea and vomiting in children with leukemia. the main research hypotheses are: Children with leukemia who receive peppermint inhalation exhibit less chemotherapy induced- nausea and vomiting than those who don't receive. Children with leukemia who receive Swedish massage exhibit less chemotherapy induced-nausea and vomiting than those who don't receive. Children with leukemia who receive Swedish massage exhibit less chemotherapy induced- nausea and vomiting than those who receive peppermint inhalation. children divided into three groups of study ( control group, peppermint inhalation group and Swedish massage group) to identify its effect on chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.

This study will investigate if adding complementary therapies such as acupuncture, massage and reiki to inpatient pediatric care is feasible and what the effects are on outcomes such as patient symptoms, cost, safety, satisfaction and length of stay.

The purpose of this study is to describe the safety and tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a single intravenous administration of the new, Sulfobutyl Ether-7-Beta-Cyclodextrin (Captisol™) based, formulation in Healthy Adult Subjects.

Autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) is an important therapy for patients with multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and Hodgkin's lymphoma. It has been shown to improve progression free survival and overall survival. However, it is a challenging treatment process both physically and psychologically. It is a procedure with many side effects that can be uncomfortable, painful, and at times, difficult to endure. Complementary therapies, such as music therapy, have potential to be an important adjunct in palliation of symptoms in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Olanzapine is licensed for use in adults in Canada and in teens in the US with mental illness. It is also often used for the management of mental illness in children. This study will describe the feasibility of giving olanzapine plus other usual medications to prevent chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) to 15 children aged 4 to 18 years. What has been done already? - In adult cancer patients, olanzapine improved the control of CINV. None of the adults studied experienced any serious side effects from olanzapine. What is being studied and how will the study be conducted? - On each day that chemotherapy is given, olanzapine will be given to 15 children along with their regular medications to prevent CINV. Investigators will study each child only during one chemotherapy cycle. Participants' blood sugar, liver function tests (AST and ALT), prolactin and triglyceride levels, blood pressure, weight, mood and behavior during the time they receive olanzapine will be evaluated to see if they change. Investigators will record anything serious that happens while children receive olanzapine. If any child stops olanzapine early or decides to decrease the dose, the reason will be recorded. Each child and their guardian will record their nausea severity and the times they vomit or retch on each day they receive chemotherapy and for 8 days afterwards. How will the study help? - This study will help investigators decide if it is feasible to conduct a larger study to find out if olanzapine improves CINV control in children. If most children are able to take olanzapine as set out in the study without having significant side effects, then a larger study would be feasible.