Can chewing gum beat a drug for nausea after surgery?
NCT ID NCT07201883
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether chewing gum can stop nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery as well as the standard drug ondansetron. About 90 women will receive either gum, the drug, or both. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free option for relief.
What this could mean
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Active substance
chewing gum (peppermint sugar free) and ondansetron (Zofran)
What this could lead to
If chewing gum works, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease post-surgery nausea without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 90 women at one hospital. Results may not apply to other groups or surgeries.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Makassed General Hospital
Beirut, Lebanon