Foot Bath on Fever Management in Children (EWWFBFMC) (NCT06537206) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Foot Bath on Fever Management in Children (EWWFBFMC)
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2024-08-30
Plain-language summary
Reducing the dependency on medication in lowering fever, which is one of the most common symptoms in childhood, and developing safer and more feasible alternative methods are important for child health. This study aims to evaluate the effect of warm water foot baths on vital signs and pain in children, and to scientifically investigate this effect through a randomized controlled trial.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Year – 5 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The child is between 1-5 years old. The child has presented to the emergency department with a fever of 38.3°C or higher.
* The child is a patient with "Green Area" (specific condition or disease). The child has no chronic illness. The child has not used any other antipyretic medication in the last 6 hours.
* The child has been administered 15 mg/kg of oral paracetamol as prescribed by the doctor.
* The child and their parent(s) have volunteered to participate in the study. Written consent from the parent(s) is obtained.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who have not agreed to participate voluntarily in the study.
* Children who have been unable to take paracetamol due to spillage or vomiting.
* Children with compromised skin integrity.
* Individuals who have undergone surgical procedures that would hinder the child's activity.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.