Clinical Trial: Dexamethasone Versus Metoclopramide for Prophylaxis of Nausea and Vomiting After Cataract Surgery

U.S., July 26 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07086118) titled 'Dexamethasone Versus Metoclopramide for Prophylaxis of Nausea and Vomiting After Cataract Surgery' on July 18.

Brief Summary: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common consequence of ambulatory surgery, affecting up to 80% of high-risk patients and 20-30% overall. Despite being widespread, a prior survey found that patients are more averse to PONV than pain and other significant postoperative problems. Furthermore, even mild cases of PONV can have serious repercussions, such as postanesthesia care unit (PACU) workflow disruption, delayed discharges, higher medical costs, and lower patient satisfaction.PONV following intra...