The efficacy of chiropractic spinal adjustments as a treatment protocol in the management of infantile colic: a randomised controlled trial

Completed

Conditions: Infantile colic
Neonatal Diseases

Registration Number: ISRCTN68305337

Lead Sponsor: Technikon Natal School of Chiropractic (South Africa)

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. The infant was to undergo a thorough examination by the consulting paediatrician to determine the health of the infant and to exclude any underlying organic problem, thereby ensuring a strict diagnosis of infantile colic
2. The infant was to be 0 to 8 weeks of age at the commencement of treatment to exclude the possibility of spontaneous cessation of the colic at 3 months
3. Apart from the colic, the infant was to suffer from no other condition/disease
4. If any medication had been administered to the infant to relieve the symptomatology of colic prior to the commencement of treatment (whether prescribed or over-the-counter drugs) the infant was required to remain on the same medication for the duration of the study, if the medication was required
5. Written informed consent was to be obtained from a parent before participation in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Any participant that did not meet the inclusion criteria.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Parental questionnaire at baseline, each subsequent treatment session and follow-up consultation. The questionnaire asked the following quetisons: <br>1. Measured from the parents' perception, how long does the baby cry with each attack of colic? <br>2. How often does the colic occur in 24 hours? <br>3. Does the colic attack occur at any particular time of day or night? <br>4. Does anything seem to precipitate an attack? <br>5. For how long does the baby sleep between colic attacks? <br>6. Does the baby still require medicine to relieve the colic? <br>7. How would you rate the baby's response to treatment (1-5)? <br>8. Has the baby had any other illnesses?

Secondary Outcome Measures