The Effect of Ondansetron During Intramuscular Ketamine Use in Children: A Trial in Emergency Department

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the anti-emetic effect of oral ondansetron. For this evaluation, the investigators will perform a multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controled, randomized study. The investigators assumption is that oral ondansetron prior to intramuscular ketamine will reduce the occurrence of ketamine-induced vomiting.

Intervention / Treatment

  • Drug: Ondansetron

Condition or Disease

  • Sedation and Analgesia
  • Side Effect of Drug

Phase

Study Design

Study type: Interventional
Status: Unknown status
Study results: No Results Available
Age: 3 Months and older   (Child, Adult, Older Adult)
Enrollment: 266 ()
Funded by: Other

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Clinical Trial Dates

Start date: Nov 11, 2020
Primary Completion: May 12, 2020
Completion Date: May 12, 2020
Study First Posted: Nov 22, 2011
Results First Posted: Aug 31, 2020
Last Updated: Jan 20, 2012

Sponsors / Collaborators

Lead Sponsor: N/A
Responsible Party: N/A

Methods

  • a multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controled, randomized study ( 4 tertiary hospital ED)
  • survey for the occurrence of vomiting at ED and after discharge

Primary outcome

  • the number of vomiting at ED and at home

Secondary outcome

  • parent's satisfaction and ED length of stay

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

More Details

NCT Number: NCT01477242
Other IDs: H-1105-114-364
Study URL: https://ClinicalTrials.gov/show/NCT01477242
Last updated: Jan 28, 2021