Prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in 'day surgery patients'; Granisetron v/s Placebo, Cyclizine and Ondansetron.

ISRCTN ISRCTN07711014
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN07711014
Protocol serial number N0084144579
Sponsor Department of Health
Funder Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust (UK), NHS R&D Support Funding
Submission date
30/09/2005
Registration date
30/09/2005
Last edited
11/04/2014
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Signs and Symptoms
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Bhaskar Tandon
Scientific

Northern Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals NHS Trust
Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
Scartho Road
Grimsby
DN33 2BA
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectivesTo compare the effectiveness of granisetrone with ondansetrone, cyclizine and placebo in the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing "Day Surgery" under general anaesthesia.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedSigns and Symptoms: Post operative nausea and vomiting (PONV)
InterventionPatients are to continue to have general anaesthesia for their surgical procedure. Every participating patient to receive a prophylactic anti emetic, randomly selected, at the beginning of anaesthetic induction.

Anti emetics to be divided into 4 groups:
A: Cyclizine 50mgm I.V.
B: Ondansetrone 4mgm I.V.
C: Granisetrone 1mgm I.V
D: Placebo.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Post operative record of patients PONV status to be recorded by the nurse in PACU (Post anaesthetic care unit). Rescu anti-emetic to be given by the nurse in PACU as per protocol. Emesis score as follows: 0 - None; 1 - Nausea; 2 - Retching; 3 - Vomiting. Patient to complete the simple questionnaire regarding her post operative recovery and return by pre-paid envelope the next day.

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date01/09/2004

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target sample size at registration120
Key inclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment01/09/2003
Date of final enrolment01/09/2004

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Northern Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals NHS Trust
Grimsby
DN33 2BA
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan