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Postoperative Nausea and VomitingNCT04538300

Treatment of Postoperative Nausea-Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Peppermint-Flavored Gum Versus Gum-Free

A study testing Abramowitz Emesis Score, Degree of nausea and Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale in people with Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Chewing Gum, run by Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is an unwanted and distressing complication for patients. PONV affects one-third of untreated patients after general anesthesia. PONV is a hard state for patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists and increases the anxiety of patient. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
What is being tested?
Abramowitz Emesis Score, Degree of nausea and Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
300 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 May 2017to 3 May 2018
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • undergone for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia
  • American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) I-II
  • Patients between the ages of 18-65

Who cannot join

  • Patients who did not wish to participate in the study
  • Patients who has pharyngeal or oesophagial disfunction
  • Significant cardiorespiratory disfunction,
  • Phenylketonuria,
  • Inadequate to Turkish language comprehension,
  • Allergy to mint or antiemetic drugs,
  • Patients who was not feasible to chew gum were excluded from the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital

    Bursa, 16310

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Effect of Chewing Gum on Treatment of Postoperative Nausea-vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is an unwanted and distressing complication for patients. PONV affects one-third of untreated patients after general anesthesia. PONV is a hard state for patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists and increases the anxiety of patient. There are many pharmacologic agents efficient in treatment and prophylaxis of PONV, however, these drugs have many side effects. At the same time, there are many non-pharmacological strategies for antiemetic therapies. Therefore there is an interest to nonpharmacologic agents. Such as acupuncture, ginger, peppermint …etc. Mint is a popular vegetable used as an antispasmodic, analgesic, antimicrobial and anti-vomiting treatment. The use of mint is safe and no certain side-effects and interactions. Chewing affects on postoperative bowel functions. Our hypothesis was mint chewing gum is effective on treatment of PONV. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery has a high risk for PONV in adults. In this study, our aim is to investigate the effect of mint gum chewing in the treatment of PONV in laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.

Read the detailed description

The study protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee. Written informed consent was obtained from each patient. The study was carried out in accordance with The Code of Ethics of the Declaration of Helsinki. 300 patients ASA I-II, between18-65 years old, scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia were enrolled in the study. Patients who have pharyngeal or esophageal dysfunction, significant cardiorespiratory dysfunction, phenylketonuria, inadequate to Turkish language comprehension, allergy to mint or antiemetic drugs, were not feasible to chew gum were excluded from the study. All patients were routinely monitored (electrocardiography,SpO2,noninvasive blood pressure). Demographic datas were recorded. Anesthesia induction was made with propofol 2-3mg/kg iv, fentanyl 1.5mcg /kg iv and rocuronium 1mg / kg. Anesthesia maintenance was provided with sevoflurane MAC 1.0 in 50% O2 and air mixture. Intravenous10 mg metoclopromide, 50 mg ranitidine was given to all patients and sugammadex 2 mg/kg were administered for antagonism of neuromusculer block. Before surgical incision paracetamol 1000 mg intravenous was given and 10 minutes before extubation diclofenac sodium 75 mg intramuscular was injected.At the end of surgery the patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group G (Gum group) and Group C (Control group) with the closed envelope method. Patients were followed up in the recovery unit for at least 30 minutes. Degree of nausea and Abramowitz Emezis Score were evaluated for all the patients. In Group G, peppermint gum was chewed for 15 minutes in patients with sufficient wakefulness (Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation scale of 5). The first gum application time was recorded. If patient refused chewing gum, ondansetron iv 4mg was given. If PONV repeated, chewing gum was given again. If PONV was persisted despite chewing gum twice, ondansetron iv 4 mg, then dexamethasone iv 4 mg, propofol 20 mg iv slowly were given, respectively. In Group C, ondansetron 4 mg iv was performed to patients whose postoperative nausea score was bigger than 3 and Abramowitz Emesis score one and above. The first drug application time was recorded. The time of PONV healed fully was recorded. If PONV was continued, it was planned to give ondansetron 4mg iv, dexamethasone 4 mg iv and propofol iv 20 mg iv, respectively. Nevertheless, it was planned to repeat ondansetron 0.15mg / kg at 4-hour intervals in patients whose PONV did not improve, with a total dose not exceeding 16mg. The patients were followed up for 24 hours in terms of PONV. In Group C, sufficient wakefulness was evaluated by Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation scale of 5.If there is a complaint of PONV in the Surgical Service, the gum was given in Group G, then ondansetron 0.15 mg / kg and dexamethasone were given. In Group C,ondansetron 0.15 mg / kg and dexamethasone were given. Additional antiemetic needs, adverse events were recorded postoperatively 24 hours. Patient and surgeon satisfaction were recorded for 24 hours.

Being tested
Abramowitz Emesis Score, Degree of nausea, Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale, Patient Satisfaction, Surgeon Satisfaction
Keywords
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Chewing gum, Ondansetron
Medical subject headings
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Abramowitz Emesis ScoreDiagnostic test

    Postoperative vomiting was evaluated by Abramowitz emesis score in recovery room.

  • Degree of nauseaDiagnostic test

    Degree of postoperative nausea was evaluated.

  • Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation ScaleDiagnostic test

    Patients' sufficient wakefulness was evaluated by Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation scale in the recovery unit.

  • Patient SatisfactionDiagnostic test

    Patient satisfaction was questioned. Answers were recorded as one of the choices (never, sometimes, usually or always)

  • Surgeon SatisfactionDiagnostic test

    Surgeon satisfaction was questioned. Answers were recorded as one of the choices (never, sometimes, usually or always)

  • Chewing Peppermint gumOther

    Peppermint gum was chewed for 15 minutes in patients with sufficient wakefullness.

Study groups in NCT04538300
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group GumActive comparatorPeppermint gum was chewed for 15 minutes in patients with sufficient wakefullness. Degree of nausea and Abramowitz Emezis score were evaluated as the interventions. If PONV persists second chewing gum was gived. 15 minutes later PONV was evaluated. If PONV was persisted ondansetron 4 mg, then dexamethasone 4 mg , then propofol 10 mg intravenously were given, respectively.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Abramowitz Emesis Score; Diagnostic Test: Degree of nausea; Diagnostic Test: Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale; Diagnostic Test: Patient Satisfaction; Diagnostic Test: Surgeon Satisfaction; Other: Chewing Peppermint gum
Group ControlActive comparatorIn Group Control, Degree of nausea and Abramowitz Emezis score were evaluated as the interventions in recovery room. If patients with moderate and severe nausea were given 4 mg ondansetron intravenously. If PONV continues, we planned to give dexamethasone 4 mg and propofol 10 mg intravenously, respectively.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Abramowitz Emesis Score; Diagnostic Test: Degree of nausea; Diagnostic Test: Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale; Diagnostic Test: Patient Satisfaction; Diagnostic Test: Surgeon Satisfaction

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Degree of nausea

    Degree of nausea was evaluated as 0=none, 1-3=mild, 4-6=moderate or 7-10=severe. The percentage of patients with mild, moderate or severe nausea were calculated. And also, the percentage of patients without nausea were given.

    Measured: 24 hours

  2. Emesis

    I used Abramowitz Emesis score. Abramowitz Emesis score was evaluated as 0=No vomiting, 1= slight vomiting (once times), 2=Moderate vomiting (two times), 3= severe vomiting (four times) or 4= Persistent vomiting (continuous).The percentage of patients with sligth, moderate, severe or persistent emesis were calculated. And also, the percentage of patients without emesis were given.

    Measured: 24 hours

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Antiemetic requirement

    Antiemetic drugs were given if nausea score was bigger than 3 and Abramowitz emesis scorewas bigger than 1.

    Measured: 24 hours

  2. Patient Satisfaction

    Patient satisfaction was questioned. Answers were recorded as one of the choices (0=never, 1=sometimes, 2=usually or 3=always)

    Measured: 24 hours

  3. Surgeon Satisfaction

    Surgeon satisfaction was questioned. Answers were recorded as one of the choices (0=never, 1=sometimes, 2=usually or 3=always)

    Measured: 24 hours

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Sep 2020
  2. Study start1 May 2017
  3. Primary completion1 May 2018
  4. Study completion3 May 2018

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Factorial
Model description
300 patients ASA I-II, aged between18-65 years who scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia were included. The patients randomly divided into 2 groups (Group G n=150, Group C n=150) with the closed envelope method. In group G peppermint-flavored gum was chewed for 15 minutes in patients with sufficient wakefullness. If PONV persists despite gumming twice, ondansetron iv 4 mg, dexamethasone iv 4 mg, propofol iv 10 mg were given respectively. Patients with moderate and severe nausea in the control group(Group C) were given iv 4 mg ondansetron. If PONV continues, it was planned to give dexamethasone iv 4 mg and propofol iv 10 mg, respectively. In group C(control) degree of nausea and Abramowitz Emezis score were evaluated.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
300 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04538300
Sponsor's protocol ID
2017-5/35
Status last verified
Sep 2020
First submitted
26 Aug 2020
Last updated
7 Sep 2020
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Abramowitz Emesis Score, Degree of nausea and Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale in people with Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Chewing Gum, run by Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Sep 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Degree of nausea (time frame: 24 hours). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Sep 2020.

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