Inhalation Approaches to Nausea: A Randomized Controlled Trial
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
The goal of this research study is to understand the effect of inhalation approaches in reducing nausea in cancer patients.
Description
In this study, inhalation of a study solution will be compared to inhalation of placebo, both in the form of preparation pads (a small square of material that contains the solution). Isopropyl alcohol may be a part of the preparation pads. A placebo is not a drug. It looks like the study solution but is not designed to treat any disease or illness. It is designed to be compared with the study solution to learn if the study solution has any real effect. Inhalation of the study solution may help to control your nausea. Future patients may benefit from what is learned. There may be no benefits f…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Rate current severity of acute/chronic nausea \>= 4 on NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) * Diagnosis of cancer * Able to read/write in English * Referred to supportive care service as an inpatient or outpatient * Rate anxiety as =\< 4 on ESAS-FS (Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale-Financial Distress and Spiritual Pain) * Participants must agree to inhale isopropyl alcohol Exclusion Criteria: * Received anti-emetics in the last 30 minutes * Received medical procedures (e.g. blood draws) which required exposure of isopropyl alcohol in the last 30 minutes * Inability to inhale th…
Interventions
- DrugIsopropyl Alcohol
Given via nasal inhalation
- OtherPlacebo
Given via nasal inhalation
- OtherQuestionnaire Administration
Ancillary studies
Location
- M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas