CompletedNot Applicable

Video Discharge Instructions for Fever and ED Recidivism

United States273 participantsStarted 2011-02

Plain-language summary

To evaluate the effect of video discharge instructions on return visits to the ER or ED within 72 hours of the original visit for children with febrile illnesses.

Who can participate

Age range8 Weeks – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children ages 8 weeks to 18 years * Presented to the ED with a chief complaint of fever. Fever was defined as a temperature greater than or equal to 100.4⁰F * English or Spanish speaking * Working telephone for follow-up call * Venue to view DVD at home (TV, computer, etc) Exclusion Criteria: * Children with a chronic medical illness * Children with immune-compromising conditions * Allergies to acetaminophen or ibuprofen * Previously enrolled * Admitted at the time of their index ED visit

What they're measuring

Recidivism

Timeframe: 72 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01655251

SponsorConnecticut Children's Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-05

Results submitted2025-07-09

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