Could two common drugs stop Opioid-Induced nausea in cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT07208305

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests whether taking olanzapine and metoclopramide together can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by strong opioid painkillers in adults with advanced cancer. About 222 participants will either receive the drug combination or no preventive treatment for 7 days. The study tracks how many people avoid nausea and vomiting entirely, along with side effects and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
olanzapine and metoclopramide
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, affordable way to prevent nausea and vomiting in advanced cancer patients starting strong painkillers, improving their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 222 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The combination may cause side effects like drowsiness or movement problems, and it's unclear if it will outperform existing treatments.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 222 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria 1. Patients with malignant tumors diagnosed by pathology or histology; 2. Patients diagnosed with locally advanced or advanced stages by imaging; 3. Age ≥ 18 years old; 4. The eastern cooperative oncology group (ECOG) performance status of 0-3; 5. The expected survival period shall be no less than 4 weeks; 6. Moderate or severe cancer pain with a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score of ≥ 4 points; 7. Be able to take oral medication; 8. Initial treatment with potent opioid painkillers (such as morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, etc.); 9. No systemic chemotherapy or radiotherapy was received within one month prior to selection, and no drugs that may induce nausea and vomiting were used. 10. There were no gastrointestinal discomforts such as nausea or vomiting at the time of selection, and no intestinal obstruction. 11. Possess normal comprehension and communication skills, be capable of completing research evaluations and following research procedures. Exclusion criteria 1. Diabetic patients with a clear diagnosis and poorly controlled blood sugar levels; 2. There are symptoms of nausea or vomiting; 3. Symptomatic intracranial diseases, such as brain metastases or leptomeningeal metastasis; 4. Received chemotherapy drug treatment within one week before the trial medication or during the trial period; 5. Receive radiotherapy for the head, abdomen or pelvic cavity within one week before the trial or during the trial; 6. New drugs with emetic or antiemetic effects have been used within 48 hours before the start of the trial; 7. Patients with severe electrolyte imbalance, abnormal kidney or liver function; 8. Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding; 9. Pregnant or lactating women; 10. Patients diagnosed with breast cancer; 11. Those whose electrocardiogram examination indicates heart disease or prolonged QTc interval; 12. There is a history of allergy or contraindications to olanzapine or metoclopramide.

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Conditions

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cancer Nausea Vomiting

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Locations

  • Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Xining, Qinghai, 810000, China

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