Research

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is an uncommon, unexplained disorder that is characterized by recurrent, prolonged episodes of severe nausea, vomiting and prostration with no apparent cause. Vomiting occurs at frequent intervals (5-10 times per hours at the peak) for hours to 10 days (1-4 days most commonly). The episodes tend to be similar to each other in symptoms and duration, and are self-limited. The patient is generally well between episodes.  There are a number of theories currently being researched, including those potentially linking the pathology of CVS to migraines, mitochondrial dysfunction, CRF response, and/or anxiety. More research is needed.

Updated  information coming soon

Clinical Trials

New clinical research trials are being

conducted in the indication of

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)

and Functional Vomiting. 

Patients and other interested parties can monitor the appearance of new clinical trials and review the eligibility requirements of ongoing trials at www.clinicaltrials.gov.  Search “functional vomiting” or “cyclic vomiting” to find ongoing trials in your geographic area.