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Ginger to Prevent Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Led by University Tunis El Manar · Updated on 2026-04-28
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
73 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate whether preoperative oral administration of ginger (800 mg, given 2 hours before surgery) reduces the incidence and severity of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) within the first 24 hours after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Ginger to Prevent Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 63 18 years
- Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
- Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to ginger
- Documented history of bleeding disorders or current treatment with anticoagulant agents
- History of severe postoperative nausea and vomiting or an Apfel score of 4
- Administration of antiemetic drugs or corticosteroids during the preoperative period
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active gastrointestinal or liver disease
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital
Nabeul, Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia, 8000
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Research Team
I
Ibtissem BEN TALEB, M.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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