TerminatedNot Applicable

Parent Education and Medical Play: A Comparison of Psychological Preparation Strategies for Voiding Cystourethrogram

Stopped: Recruitment was not on target, evised AAP guidelines may have contributed to the decrease in the number of potential participants

United States21 participantsStarted 2011-12

Plain-language summary

Hypothesis: The use of parent education and medical play will be able to reduce patient discomfort with potential uncomfortable medical procedures. Children that have urinary tract infections and those diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux undergo a procedure called a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) to identify and follow vesicoureteral reflux. For many children and parents this can lead to considerable distress. Pre-procedure preparation can potentially reduce anxiety and improve overall experience with the procedure.

Who can participate

Age range2 Years – 10 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children that have been identified to need a voiding cystourethrogram Exclusion Criteria: * Significant medical conditions that preclude child from being able to understand play therapy or have been identified in the past to have so much discomfort from prior studies as to not be able to participate.

What they're measuring

Does Parent Education and Medical play reduce anxiety and discomfort associated with Voiding Cystourethrogam

Timeframe: 12 months anticipated

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01578291

SponsorJohns Hopkins University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-01

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