Foot Bath on Fever Management in Children (EWWFBFMC)

Launched by ATLAS UNIVERSITY · Jul 31, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how warm water foot baths can help manage fever in young children. Fever is a common symptom in kids, and this study aims to see if using foot baths can lower body temperature and reduce discomfort without relying heavily on medication. The trial will involve children aged 1 to 5 years old who have a fever of 38.3°C (100.9°F) or higher and have just received a dose of paracetamol, a common medicine for fever.

To participate, children must be generally healthy, without any chronic illnesses, and their parents must agree to take part in the study. If chosen, families can expect to try warm water foot baths and monitor how it affects their child's fever and pain levels. Importantly, this study has not begun recruiting participants yet, so families should keep an eye out for updates if they are interested in being part of this promising research aimed at finding safer ways to help manage fever in children.

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Eligibility criteria

• 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 "Yeşil alan" (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.
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