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The end of fasting before contrast-enhanced computed tomography? A prospective study in adults

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
ausea after non-ionic intravenous contrast administration
Vomiting after non-ionic intravenous contrast administration
Nausea after non-ionic intravenous contrast administration
Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
Registration Number
ACTRN12623000071628
Lead Sponsor
Fundación para la Investigación Biosanitaria en Andalucía Oriental (FIBAO)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1148
Inclusion Criteria

Patients must be scheduled for a non-emergency contrast-enhanced CT scan during weekdays and be equal to or older than 18 years in order to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Incomplete form data filling, presence of intravenous contrast extravasation, intake of antiemetic and prokinetic medication 8 to 12 hours before the examination, patients with overt hyperthyroidism, history of allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to iodinated contrast media and patients unable to provide written informed consent.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence, timing, and severity of adverse reactions (e.g. nausea, vomiting) after administration of intravenous non-ionic contrast media assessed using a record sheet self-designed by our group.[15 and 30 minutes following intravenous injection of contrast media agent. ]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
il[Nil ]
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