Reduction of Immunization Discomfort in Children
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Pain
- Registration Number
- NCT00720824
- Lead Sponsor
- Berberich, F. Ralph, M.D.
- Brief Summary
A combination of topical anesthetic, plastic arm gripper, visual focusing task and hypnotic suggestions will reduce the discomfort associated with immunization of pre-kindergarten aged children.
- Detailed Description
Randomization of 42 children evaluated the method described above against an office routine control group.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 42
Inclusion Criteria
- All children ages 4-6 years scheduled to receive routine pre-kindergarten immunizations
Exclusion Criteria
- Inability to follow verbal directions
- Significant concurrent illness
- Prior invasive procedures, excluding neonatal circumcision
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Facial Pain Scale and Faces-Legs-Activity-Cry-Consolability Scale measurements of degree of discomfort. 10 Minutes
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Pediatric Medical Group
🇺🇸Berkeley, California, United States
Pediatric Medical Group🇺🇸Berkeley, California, United States