A study to investigate the effect of hypnotically induced nausea on gastric emptying rate of a standard meal in normal healthy volunteers

INTERVENTION: A randomised, placebo controlled crossover study design will be used ‐ each subject will have their gastric emptying rate assessed on one visit in the control state and following hypnotic induction of nausea on the other. CONDITION: Nausea ; Signs and Symptoms ; Nausea and vomitting PRIMARY OUTCOME: To determine whether hypnotically induced nausea delays gastric emptying in normal healthy control subjects. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration INCLUSION CRITERIA: Eight healthy volunteers determined by detailed medical history, physical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG) and negative pregnancy test.