The end of fasting before contrast-enhanced computed tomography? A prospective study in adults
- Conditions
- ausea after non-ionic intravenous contrast administrationVomiting after non-ionic intravenous contrast administrationNausea after non-ionic intravenous contrast administrationOral 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
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.
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
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method il[Nil ]