Overview

Safety and Efficacy of Palonosetron IV to Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatric Patients

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-01-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The objective of the study is to assess the safety and efficacy of two doses of IV palonosetron each administered as a single dose for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting through 72 hours postoperatively in children aged 28 days up to 16 years inclusive undergoing surgical procedures requiring general endotracheal inhalation anesthesia.
Phase:
Phase 3
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Helsinn Healthcare SA
Treatments:
Palonosetron
Criteria
MAIN INCLUSION CRITERIA

- Male or female patient aged more than 28 days (full term) up to and including 16
years.

- Inpatient scheduled to undergo surgical procedures requiring general endotracheal
anesthesia, including:

- ear, nose and throat surgery;

- eye surgery;

- orchidopexy;

- plastic reconstructive surgery;

- herniorraphy;

- orthopedic surgery).

- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II or III.

- Patient scheduled to receive nitrous oxide during the maintenance phase of anesthesia.

- Patient scheduled to be hospitalized for at least 72 hours after wake up of surgery

- For female of childbearing potential: the patient and her parent(s)/legal guardian(s)
were counseled on the importance of not becoming pregnant before or during the study
and the patient must have a negative pregnancy test at the pre-treatment visit and at
the study treatment visit.

MAIN EXCLUSION CRITERIA

- For infant aged more than 12 months: a history of gastro-esophageal reflux.

- For patient aged 28 days to 6 years: patient who received any investigational drugs
within 90 days prior to Day 1. For patient aged 6 up to 16 years inclusive: patient
who received any investigational drugs within 30 days prior to Day 1.

- Patient scheduled to undergo emergency surgery.

- Patient scheduled to receive regional (spinal) anesthesia in conjunction with general
endotracheal anesthesia.

- Patient scheduled to receive propofol during the maintenance phase of anesthesia.

- Patient with vomiting from any organic cause.

- Any drug with a potential anti-emetic effect within 24 hours prior to the
administration of anesthesia.

- Any vomiting, retching, or nausea in the 24 hours preceding the administration of
anesthesia.