Nausea Induced by Radiation of the Dorsal Vagal Complex for Benign Brain Tumors (NausiCAA)
Recruiting
Observational Study
Benign Brain Tumor
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux · Other
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About This Trial
Patients irradiated to the brain frequently experience nausea. The dorsal vagal complex (DVC) area is a specific brainstem zone and has been identified as likely responsible for nausea. Existing clinical studies show correlation between dose to the DVC and nausea, but they concern tumors of the airways and upper digestive tract, where there are many confounding factors.
The aim of this study is t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* More than 18 years old
* With benign brain tumor
* Irradiated with conventional fractionation (1,8-2Gy/fraction)
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of brain radiation
* History of head and neck radiation
* Demencia
* Concurrent chemotherapy
* Nausea at the time of inclusion
* Ant…
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