N/A N=80 Randomized Double-blind Supportive Care

Inhalation Intervention for Nausea in the Emergency Department

Nausea · Vomiting

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jul 2015

Primary outcome: Primary: Nausea Verbal Numerical Rating Scale (0-10) at 10 Minutes Post Intervention — 3; 6 VNRS

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Alcohol prep pad group (Other); Normal Saline prep pad (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center
Primary completion: Nov 2014

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	—

Summary

Randomized controlled trial comparing inhalation of isopropyl alcohol vs placebo (normal saline) pads to treat nausea in emergency department patients.

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

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