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Chewing Gum vs. Ondansetron as Rescue Treatment for PONV in Female Patients
Sponsor: Makassed General Hospital
Summary
The proposed randomized clinical trial aims to test and compare the efficacy of chewing gum vs. Intravenous antiemetic ondansetron as rescue treatment for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) among Lebanese female patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery in the post-operative anesthesia care unit (PACU).
Official title: A Randomized Clinical Trial; Chewing Gum vs. Ondansetron as Rescue Treatment for PONV in Female Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery at a Single Centre in Lebanon
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-08-22
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2025-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Ondansetron (Zofran)
4 mg IV push
chewing gum
Peppermint sugar free chewing gum
Ondansetron + Chewing gum
Ondansetron 4 mg IV push Peppermint sugar free chewing gum
Locations (1)
Makassed General Hospital
Beirut, Lebanon