CompletedNot Applicable

A Closer Look at the Effect of Dextrose on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

United States202 participantsStarted 2010-04

Plain-language summary

"The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to see if giving dextrose fluid in the veins (IV) decreases the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in female urologic, gynecologic and breast outpatient surgery patients and at what blood surgery level. The reason for this study is that IV dextrose has been shown to decrease the incidence of PONV and the use of medications to treat PONV, while leading to sooner discharge after surgery. This can decrease overall healthcare cost and improving patient satisfaction."

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. ASA I or II
. female urologic, gynecologic and breast surgery patients undergoing scheduled same day procedures at LLUMC Heart and Surgical Hospital

Exclusion criteria

. age \<18 or \>65;
. severe hypertension,diabetes mellitus, significant hepatic or renal disease
. excessive blood loss
. sustained (\>10 min)\>20% from baseline drop in BP after treatment
. inability to follow protocol

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

A Closer Look at the Effect of Glucose on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Timeframe: approximately 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01123837

SponsorLoma Linda University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-09

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