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Effect of whole process management on nausea and vomiting during oropharyngeal swab collection in cancer patients in the Covid-19 pandemic: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial

Effect of whole process management on nausea and vomiting during oropharyngeal swab collection in cancer patients in the Covid-19 pandemic: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100042003
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-01-12
Start date
2020-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-04-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Malignant tumor

Interventions

control group:Routine collection was carried out, and the risk factors of nausea and vomiting were assessed before operation
bilateral pharyngeal tonsils and posterior pharyngeal wall were wiped during operation, and the wiping sequence was not emphasized
emergency treatment was given to patients with nausea and vomiting.
Intervention group:Early prevention: a) Make some preparation, e.g., providing medical waste bags and paper towels to the patients in advance
b) Instruct the patients to breathe deeply for 3-5 times for relaxion before collection
c) Clean, warm, and comfortable environment with decorative painting images of beautiful sights.
Intervention group:Taking the rub swab gently and quickly on both tonsillar pillars before on the posterior oropharynx and avoid touching the tongue, teeth and gums in order to minimize the stimulatio
Intervention group:Clean mouth and help patients to air fresh place as soon as possible to reduce the irritation of vomiting. Give antiemetic treatment or oral intravenous rehydration therapy if neede

Sponsors

Cancer Hospital of Tianjin Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects over 18 years old; 2. Patients diagnosed as malignant tumor by medical treatment; 3. Subjects who had no history of pharyngeal surgery within 3 months had no history of chronic pharyngitis; 4. Patients with clear mind and normal thinking have certain ability of understanding and language expression; 5. For the patients who are informed and willing to participate in this study, sign the informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with too sensitive pharyngeal reflex can not collect oropharyngeal swabs; 2. Patients with oral cancer, gingival cancer, tongue cancer and other maxillofacial malignant tumors, who can not collect oropharyngeal swab specimens; 3. Patients with difficulty in opening mouth due to disturbance of consciousness.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Frequency and degree of nausea and vomiting;General information;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYing Wang

Cancer Hospital of Tianjin Medical University

52133433@qq.com+86 13702153046

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026