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Effect of a Multimodal Antiemetic Protocol on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Flap Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital
Summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluates whether a multimodal antiemetic protocol can reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing flap surgery for head and neck cancer. Seventy-two patients will be randomized to receive either standard dexamethasone-based prophylaxis or a multimodal protocol incorporating TIVA, superficial cervical plexus block, palonosetron, dexamethasone, and acetaminophen. PONV, postoperative pain, quality of recovery, and other postoperative outcomes will be compared.
Official title: Effect of a Multimodal Antiemetic Protocol on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Flap Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2029-09-01
Last Updated
2026-08-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard antiemetic and anesthetic protocol
Patients receive general anesthesia maintained with sevoflurane and remifentanil. Dexamethasone 5 mg is administered intravenously 1 hour before the end of surgery.
Multimodal antiemetic and anesthetic protocol
The multimodal protocol consists of total intravenous anesthesia with propofol and remifentanil, ultrasound-guided superficial cervical plexus block with 10 mL of 0.75% ropivacaine, and intravenous administration of dexamethasone 5 mg, palonosetron 0.075 mg, and acetaminophen 1 g 1 hour before the end of surgery.