Can a Non-Steroid drug replace steroids for chemo nausea?
NCT ID NCT05590923
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether the drug olanzapine works as well as the steroid dexamethasone for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It included 24 adults starting their first round of strong nausea-inducing chemo. The goal was to see if olanzapine could be a steroid-sparing option with similar effectiveness.
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Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, Pennsylvania, 18840, United States
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