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Study NCT ID:
NCT00550251
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2018-05-04
First Post:
2007-10-25
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Does Acupressure Help Reduce Nausea and Vomiting in Palliative Care Patients? Formal Study
Sponsor:
Sue Ryder Care
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Does Acupressure Help Reduce Nausea and Vomiting in Palliative Care Patients? Formal Study
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2018-05
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Pilot study completed - power calculation performed. Now formal double blind randomized study comparing active with placebo wristbands for nausea in palliative care patients to be carried out.
Detailed Description:
Terminally ill hospice in-patients suffering with nausea will be randomized to active or placebo acupressure bands. The study will last 3 days and they will be allowed to continue regular or have PRN anti-emetics during the study.
Assessors and patients will both be blinded to whether they patients are receiving active or placebo bands.
Assessors and patients will both be blinded to whether they patients are receiving active or placebo bands.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: