CompletedPhase 4

Dexamethasone vs Ondansetron After Cesarean Delivery

United States100 participantsStarted 2023-03-30

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare medications in women having a cesarean delivery. The main question it aims to answer are: • Which medication is better to use as a first-line prevention agent for nausea and vomiting Participants will rate their nausea, pain and other symptoms after surgery Researchers will compare two drugs, ondansetron and dexamethasone to see if the side effects of pain medications are improved after cesarean.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy women (ASA 2) * Between 18 and 45 years old * Singleton term pregnancies * Scheduled or non-labor cesarean delivery * Neuraxial (spinal or combined-spinal epidural) anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate * Known allergy or contraindication to any medication used in the study * Significant medical or obstetrical disease (ASA ≥ 3) * Antiemetic use within 24 hours preceding cesarean delivery * Insulin dependent diabetes * Hyperemesis gravidarum or chronic antiemetic use * History of daily or near-daily steroid use during pregnancy * Opioid use disorder or other chronic pain syndrome * Opioid use during pregnancy * Use of antipruritus medication, pruritic urticarial papules of pregnancy, or cholestasis of pregnancy

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Medications Received

Timeframe: 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05692245

SponsorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-30

Results submitted2026-01-24

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