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Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
10 US clinical trials · 2 currently recruiting
The research picture
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting has 10 registered US clinical trials, 2 of them open to new participants right now — about 20% of the total.
- 2
- recruiting participants now
- 20%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 3
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: Acacia Pharma
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Preoperative Use of Pantoprazole for Prevention of Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting in Gynecologic Surgery
United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
NCT06488001
Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Device, Reletex Reliefband, With Current ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Protocol to Further Decrease Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in the Bariatric Surgical Patient Within the First 24 Hours Postoperatively.
University of Pennsylvania
NCT07063979
Development of a Predictive Model for Post-Discharge Nausea and Vomiting (PDNV)
University of California, San Francis
NCT00514878
Study of APD421 as PONV Treatment (Prior Prophylaxis)
Acacia Pharma
NCT02646566
Casopitant And ZOFRAN To Prevent Post Operative Nausea And Vomiting In Women
GlaxoSmithKline
NCT00334152
Dose-ranging Study of APD405 in Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)
Acacia Pharma
NCT00895830
Clinical Use of Baxter Animated Retching Faces (BARF) Scale in Children
Baylor College of Medicine
NCT02421952
The Effect of Electroacustimulation on Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting and Pain in Outpatient Plastic Surgery Patients
University of Wisconsin, Madison
NCT00941005
Costs of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Ambulatory Surgery Patients
The Cleveland Clinic
NCT00858949
Combination Antiemetic Regimen for Prevention of PONV in Breast Surgery Patients
Scott and White Hospital & Clinic
NCT00738621
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 2 | 2 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 10 US studies indexed under Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, and 2 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 20% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 2 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting is led by Acacia Pharma with 2 indexed trials, alongside 8 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 10 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting?
PlainTrial tracks 10 US clinical trials for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, of which 2 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.