Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative
Conditions
Keywords
Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist, GW679769, Post-operative Nausea, NK-1 Receptor Antagonist, PONV, Post-discharge Nausea and Vomiting, PDNV, Vomiting
Brief summary
The primary purpose of this study is to determine an effective dose of this NK-1 anti-emetic medication to prevent nausea and vomiting in females after surgery.
Detailed description
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Phase II Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Oral Dosing with GW679769 (50 mg or 150 mg) for Three Consecutive Days When Administered with a Single Intravenous Dose of Ondansetron Hydrochloride for the Prevention of Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting and Post-discharge Nausea and Vomiting in Female Subjects with Known Risk Factors for Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting Who are Undergoing Laparoscopic/Laparotomic Surgical Procedures Associated with an Increased Emetogenic Risk
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Known, specified risk factors for PONV (post operative nausea and vomiting) * Undergoing gynecologic or gallbladder surgery.
Exclusion criteria
* pregnant or breastfeeding * post-menopausal
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of subjects who achieve a complete response (defined as no vomiting, no retching, no rescue therapy, & no premature discontinuation from the study) during the first 72 hr evaluation period following the emergence from anesthesia. | 72 Hours |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of subjects who achieve a complete response during each subsequent 24-hr eval period (up to 120 hrs) following the emergence from anesthesia. | 120 Hours |
Countries
Denmark, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Norway, Philippines, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States