Could sniffing alcohol beat nausea pills for kids?

NCT ID NCT05418244

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether inhaling isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) can reduce nausea in children aged 7 to 17 in the emergency department. About 84 kids will be randomly assigned to sniff an alcohol pad, a standard nausea medicine (ondansetron), or a placebo (saline pad). The main goal is to see how much nausea scores drop after 10 and 30 minutes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Inhaled isopropyl alcohol (from a prep pad)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fast, needle-free option for nausea relief in kids.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial (84 kids) comparing to a placebo and standard drug. The effect may be short-lived or not better than existing treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nausea Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILDREN, ONLY NAUSEA VOMITING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oishei Children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

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