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A study of two medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting after gallbladder removal surgery

Comparative Evaluation of Intravenous Ondansetron and Palonosetron in Preventing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy under General Anesthesia A Double-Blind Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112198
Enrollment
120
Registered
2026-06-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K808- Other cholelithiasis

Interventions

Intervention1: Planosetron: Patients randomized to the intervention group will receive Palonosetron 0.075 mg IV, administered prior to induction of anesthesia for prevention of post operative nausea a

Sponsors

Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients aged between 18 to 60 years of either gender. 2.ASA Classification: ASA physical status I and II.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with history of severe drug reaction or known hypersensitivity to any of study medications. 2.Chronic opioid use or history of substance abuse. 3.Use of Other Antiemetics: Patients already receiving antiemetic therapy that might interfere with the studys outcomes e.g., corticosteroids or other antiemetic drugs, 24hrs prior to surgery. 4.Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)Timepoint: Assessed at 0 2 hours, 2 6 hours, 6 12 hours, and 12 24 hours postoperatively

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.To evaluate the duration of effectiveness of both drugs in preventing PONV. 2.To assess the incidence of any side effects of both antiemetic drugs. 3.To determine the need of rescue medication for post operative nausea and vomiting in each treatment group.Timepoint: 0 to 6 hours, 6 to 12 hours, 12 to 24 hours

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactLavleen Khurana

Shri Mahant Inderesh Hospital, Dehradun

robinamakker71@gmail.com8968111044

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026