Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Honey and Dextromethorphan on Nocturnal Cough and Sleep
Lead Sponsor:
Penn State University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Honey Board
Conditions:
Cough
Respiratory Tract Infections
Eligibility:
All Genders
2-18 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
Cough is the most common reason for an acute care doctor's visit in the United States. Cough can affect sleep for both coughing children and their parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not ...
Detailed Description
Cough is one of the most common reasons for a doctor's visit in the United States and may be the most bothersome symptom for children with colds. It is particularly annoying at night because it can in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ages 2 to \<18 years
- Cough due to upper respiratory tract infection (URI), as determined by physical examination
- Sleep difficulty on the preceding night attributed to frequent cough
- Ability to swallow liquids
- Willingness of the child's guardian to participate in a survey
Exclusion
- Signs/symptoms of more serious/treatable disease
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Frequent sneezing, tachypnea (respiratory rate \>95th percentile) or labored breathing; symptoms for 8 or more days.
- History of asthma in the past 2 years
- Chronic lung disease, or seizure disorder
- Allergic reaction to honey or DM
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or anti-malarial drugs
- Diabetes mellitus or signs/symptoms of insulin resistance
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
105 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00127686
Start Date
September 1 2005
End Date
December 1 2006
Last Update
November 24 2017
Active Locations (1)
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1
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17545