A study to investigate the effect of hypnotically induced nausea on gastric emptying rate of a standard meal in normal healthy volunteers

ISRCTN ISRCTN66392513
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN66392513
Protocol serial number N0226111711
Sponsor Department of Health (UK)
Funder South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Submission date
12/09/2003
Registration date
12/09/2003
Last edited
16/04/2018
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 Lesley A Houghton
Scientific

University Department of Medicine
South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust
Withington Hospital
Nell Lane
Manchester
M20 2LR
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)161 291 4020/5813 (sec)
Email lahoughton@man.ac.uk

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised placebo-controlled crossover study trial
Secondary study designRandomised cross over trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleA study to investigate the effect of hypnotically induced nausea on gastric emptying rate of a standard meal in normal healthy volunteers
Study objectivesTo assess the effect of hypnotically induced nausea on gastric emptying rate of a standard meal in normal healthy volunteers and to validate a new technique for the induction of nausea in a laboratory setting.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedNausea
InterventionA randomised, placebo controlled crossover study design will be used - each subject will have their gastric emptying rate assessed on one visit in the control state and following hypnotic induction of nausea on the other.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

To determine whether hypnotically induced nausea delays gastric emptying in normal healthy control subjects.

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date21/01/2004

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Healthy volunteer
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration8
Key inclusion criteriaEight healthy volunteers determined by detailed medical history, physical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG) and negative pregnancy test.
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not match inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment01/05/2002
Date of final enrolment21/01/2004

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Withington Hospital
Manchester
M20 2LR
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

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

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

16/04/2018: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator
14/03/2016: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator