Ohio State University
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a wearable transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device called EmeTerm can help reduce nausea in adults who have had nausea for 2 months or longer and who receive care at The Ohio State University. The study will also evaluate whether use of the device affects other symptoms and aspects of wellbeing, including vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, appetite, sleep, mood, stress, fatigue, quality of life, and hope. \[34\_Emeterm...rotocol\_v3 \| Word\] The main questions it aims to answer are: Does using the EmeTerm device reduce the average weekly frequency of moderate to severe nausea compared with symptoms during a baseline observation period? \[34\_Emeterm...rotocol\_v3 \| Word\] Does using the EmeTerm device reduce the duration of nausea, frequency of vomiting, and use of anti-nausea medications, and improve other gastrointestinal symptoms, wellbeing, and quality of life? \[34\_Emeterm...rotocol\_v3 \| Word\] This is a single-arm study. Participants will serve as their own comparison by comparing symptoms during device use with symptoms recorded during the baseline period before using the device. \[34\_Emeterm...rotocol\_v3 \| Word\] Participants will: Complete a screening survey and provide electronic informed consent if eligible. \[34\_Emeterm...rotocol\_v3 \| Word\] Complete baseline questionnaires and record daily gastrointestinal symptoms for a 2-week baseline period. \[34\_Emeterm...rotocol\_v3 \| Word\] Receive an EmeTerm wearable TENS device and instructions for its use. \[34\_Emeterm...rotocol\_v3 \| Word\] Use the EmeTerm device for 12 weeks while continuing to record nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. \[34\_Emeterm...rotocol\_v3 \| Word\] Complete weekly and monthly surveys about symptoms, stress, sleep, appetite, fatigue, quality of life, anxiety, depression, autonomic symptoms, device experience, and any adverse events.
Chronic nausea with or without vomiting is a debilitating condition that may be associated with symptoms such as bloating, early satiety, abdominal pain, and constipation. Management of chronic nausea can be challenging, and additional non-pharmacologic treatment options are needed. The EmeTerm device is a wearable transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit that stimulates the median nerve at the wrist. The stimulation is believed to influence signaling pathways involved in nausea and may reduce nausea sensations. The device has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the control of nau…
Inclusion Criteria: * Nausea present for more than 2 months. Age 18 years or older. Able to understand English. Receiving care at The Ohio State University. Able to complete online surveys using a smartphone or computer Exclusion Criteria: * Active treatment for cancer Current treatment for inflammatory bowel disease Cirrhosis End-stage renal disease Prior use of a wearable TENS unit for nausea Abdominal surgery within the previous 3 months Pregnancy (self-reported at enrollment) Current carpal tunnel syndrome Any contraindication to use of the EmeTerm device Inflammation, irritation, infec…
EmeTerm wearable TENS device: A wrist-worn transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device that delivers low-frequency electrical stimulation to the median nerve to help control nausea and vomiting. Participants will use the device during a 12-week treatment period.