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Breathing easy: new study tests alcohol inhalation for cancer nausea

NCT ID NCT04181463

Symptom relief Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether inhaling isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) can help reduce nausea in cancer patients. About 112 adults with cancer who rate their nausea as at least 4 out of 10 will be asked to inhale the alcohol and report any changes. The goal is to find a quick, easy way to ease nausea without extra medication.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 112 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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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: * Rate current severity of acute/chronic nausea \>= 4 on NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) * Diagnosis of cancer * Able to read/write in English * Referred to supportive care service as an inpatient or outpatient * Rate anxiety as =\< 4 on ESAS-FS (Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale-Financial Distress and Spiritual Pain) * Participants must agree to inhale isopropyl alcohol Exclusion Criteria: * Received anti-emetics in the last 30 minutes * Received medical procedures (e.g. blood draws) which required exposure of isopropyl alcohol in the last 30 minutes * Inability to inhale through nares (including recent upper respiratory infection) * Known allergy to isopropyl alcohol * Delirium (i.e., score \>= 7 on the Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale \[MDAS\]) * Have never been on anti-emetics during the course of the treatment here (anti-emetic naive)

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Conditions

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cancer neoplasm

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Malignant neoplasm

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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