New nausea drug could replace standard ER treatment

NCT ID NCT06740812

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study will compare two nausea medications, fosaprepitant and metoclopramide, in 212 adults who come to the emergency department with nausea or vomiting. The goal is to see which drug provides faster and more lasting relief with fewer side effects. Fosaprepitant is a newer drug that works in the brain, while metoclopramide is the current standard treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
fosaprepitant and metoclopramide
What this could lead to
If fosaprepitant works better than metoclopramide, it could offer a new, affordable option for nausea relief in emergency rooms.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 4 trial, but it's still early and small (212 people). The results may not apply to all patients, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nausea Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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