New combo reduces steroid use in chemo side effect prevention
NCT ID NCT06331520
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested whether using less dexamethasone (a steroid) along with two other anti-nausea drugs (NEPA and olanzapine) works as well as the standard full-dose steroid approach. 644 adults receiving strong chemotherapy were enrolled. The goal was to see if the reduced-steroid combo could still prevent vomiting and the need for rescue medication.
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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Cancer
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200043, China
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