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Clinical Trial of Gabapentin in the Prevention of Nausea Ond Vomiting Induced by Chemotherapy, a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controled Study
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Placebo and Gabapentin for Vomiting and Cisplatin Adverse Reaction. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Gabapentin is an antiepileptic drug. Its antiemetic effect is demonstrated after laparoscopic surgery, but it is not yet known whether gabapentin is effective in preventing chemotherapy induced emesis. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of gabapentin to dexamethasone plus ondansetron increase the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Placebo, given orally Ranitide 50 mg, IV, before chemotherapy (D1) Ondansetron 8 mg, IV, before chemotherapy (D1) Dexamethasone 10 mg, IV, before chemotherapy (D1) Dexamethasone 4 mg, PO, 2x/day (D2, D3)
Gabapentin 300mg, orally Ranitide 50 mg, IV, before chemotherapy (D1) Ondansetron 8 mg, IV, before chemotherapy (D1) Dexamethasone 10 mg, IV, before chemotherapy (D1) Dexamethasone 4 mg, PO, 2x/day (D2, D3)