Can a drug combo prevent stomach acid danger in emergency surgery?
NCT ID NCT07343817
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving metoclopramide alone or with dexamethasone can speed up stomach emptying in trauma patients needing emergency surgery. Using bedside ultrasound, researchers will measure stomach contents to see which drug works better. The goal is to reduce the risk of vomiting and breathing in stomach acid during anesthesia. Only one adult trauma patient will be enrolled initially.
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- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 1 person
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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16 to 50 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * Traumatic patients undergo emergency operations * 18-60 years of age * 155-180 cm in height * Body mass index \<30 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * A history of diseases of important organs, such as diabetes, gastro-paresis, liver and kidney dysfunction, and cardiopulmonary insufficiency. * Contraindications for metoclopramide or dexamethasone treatment. * Taking opioids or drugs that affect gastric motility. * A history of esophageal, gastric, or upper abdominal surgery. * A need for immediate emergency surgery, resulting in insufficient study time (120 min). * Inability of the patient or their family to understand the study protocol.
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