Hyperemesis gravidarum Pregnancy and Childbirth Excessive vomiting in pregnancy
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be required to drink 4 types of fluids in random order. These fluids include water, ginger-flavoured drink, orange juice and lemon drink (water and ginger-flavored drink are compulso
Sponsors
University Malaya Medical Centre
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients admitted with presumed diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum 2. Confirmed clinical pregnancy (at least a positive pregnancy test if gestational sac is not yet visible on ultrasound) 3. Gestation less than 16 weeks 4. Age 18 years old and above 5. Patient is within 24 hours of first admission in current pregnancy for hyperemesis gravidarum
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Inability to participate or consume the fluid due to extreme symptoms 2. Confirmed non-viable pregnancy 3. Known taste or swallowing disorder 4. Any allergies to fluid item tasted
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Participant’s nausea score measured using a visual numerical rating scale from 0 to 10 before tasting (0 minutes), 2 and 10 minutes after tasting each fluid item 2. 'Agreeability score’ on each fluid item measured using a visual numerical rating scale from 0 to 10 at 10 minutes 3. Signs questions (S_Q) to each participant after tasting each fluid item at 10 minutes | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Observations of each participant after tasting each fluid item, i.e. whether they have any urge to vomit, heave or gag in 10 minutes after each fluid item is ingested | — |
Countries
Malaysia
Outcome results
None listed