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Study Comparing Olanzapine With Haloperidol for the Relief of Nausea and Vomiting in Patients With Advanced Cancer

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Nausea
Neoplasms
Registration Number
NCT00124930
Lead Sponsor
Alberta Health services
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of Haldol (haloperidol) and olanzapine in the control of chronic nausea with advanced cancer patients who have failed first line antiemetic therapy.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of haloperidol and olanzapine in the control of chronic nausea with advanced cancer patients who have failed first line antiemetic therapy.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • >18 years of age
  • Significant nausea/vomiting
  • Failed maxeran and domperidone
  • Underlying treatment of causes has failed
  • Adequate cognitive function
  • Communicates well
Exclusion Criteria
  • Partial/complete bowel obstruction
  • Currently taking Haldol or olanzapine
  • Has drug induced extrapyramidal symptoms
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy (RT) to brain, abdomen, stomach or esophagus

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Severity of nausea on days 3 and 5
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tom Baker Cancer Centre

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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