Status:
COMPLETED
Reduction of Immunization Discomfort in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Berberich, F. Ralph, M.D.
Conditions:
Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-6 years
Phase:
NA
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All children ages 4-6 years scheduled to receive routine pre-kindergarten immunizations
Exclusion
- Inability to follow verbal directions
- Significant concurrent illness
- Prior invasive procedures, excluding neonatal circumcision
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00720824
Start Date
June 1 2007
End Date
August 1 2007
Last Update
July 23 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Pediatric Medical Group
Berkeley, California, United States, 94705