Pre-surgery pill may ease nausea and boost recovery after outpatient procedures

NCT ID NCT05676294

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving a single 5 mg dose of olanzapine before outpatient surgery improves how patients feel the day after. 384 women aged 18-50 took either the drug or a placebo. Researchers measured recovery quality using a detailed questionnaire and tracked nausea, pain, and opioid use after discharge.

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Locations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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