PERINATAL TRIALS REPORT

PT0351

An evaluation of ginger to treat nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy - a randomised controlled trial.

Plain Language Summary:      A trial is underway in Adelaide to assess whether ginger can reduce nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. It will recruit 288 women, 8 or more weeks pregnant. Women will take ginger or vitamin B6 for 2 1/2 weeks, each day they will complete a form describing their nausea and vomiting symptoms.

Trial status:                    Closed to accrual

Date closed to accrual:    March 2002

Trial Objective:

The study aims to determine if ginger will be effective at reducing nausea and vomiting.; if ginger is an acceptable method; and if ginger will increase maternal well-being.

Type of administration:       Single centre

Principal Investigator/s:      Caroline Smith

                                        Ph 61 8 82047565

                                        Email caroline.anne.smith@adelaide.edu.au

Contact Person/s:              Caroline Smith

                                        As above

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