N/A
Completed N=80
Inhalation Intervention for Nausea in the Emergency Department
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02092441 ↗Enrolled (actual)
80
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Nausea Verbal Numerical Rating Scale (0-10) at 10 Minutes Post Intervention — 3; 6 VNRS
Summary
Randomized controlled trial comparing inhalation of isopropyl alcohol vs placebo (normal saline) pads to treat nausea in emergency department patients.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Nausea Verbal Numerical Rating Scale (0-10) at 10 Minutes Post Intervention |
3; 6 | — |
| SECONDARY Verbal Numerical Rating Scale Pain Score (0-10) at 10 Minutes Post Intervention |
6; 6 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- age range of 18-65 years of age
- complaint of nausea and or vomiting
- ability to breathe through nose
- ability to read and write English
Exclusion Criteria
- allergy to isopropyl alcohol
- pregnancy or pregnancy status unknown to subject. Pregnancy test only if part of clinical course.
- recent upper respiratory infection
- recent intake of cefoperazone, disulfiram, or metronidazole or any other medications that are known produce nausea when exposed to alcohol.
- use of antiemetic or psychoactive drug within 24 hours
- alcohol abuse
- nicotine within last 4 hrs
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02092441). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.