Phase 2 Completed N=30 Randomized Quadruple-blind Treatment

Topical Capsaicin for Cyclical Vomiting

Cyclical Vomiting

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03223350 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Dec 2021

Primary outcomePrimary: Nausea Visual Analog Scale — 41; 61 mm

Summary

This is a phase 2 randomized controlled trial testing the effect of topical capsaicin for the relieve of nausea and vomiting.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Nausea Visual Analog Scale	41; 61	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

suspected cyclical vomiting syndrome / cannabinoid hyperemesis
active severe nausea or vomiting in the emergency department

Exclusion Criteria

pregnant women, children < 18 years, no prior history of similar symptoms, suspected surgical or infectious cause of symptoms, suspected hepatitis or pancreatitis, allergy to capsaicin or hot peppers, chronic use of prescription antiemetic in prior 24 hours, abdominal pain alone (without nausea or vomiting)

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