CHiropractic for Infantile Colic Study (CHIC)
Infantile Colic
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Infantile Colic focused on measuring Crying, Chiropractic, Infant, pediatric, Infantile colic, Clinical Trial
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parentally-reported crying of more than three hours per day for three or more days in the preceding week (reported at initial contact to determine preliminary diagnosis of colic)
- Confirmation at first clinic visit that the infant has cried for more than three hours per day for at least one day in the base-lining period.
- Otherwise normal infants, born at term, with normal growth and development, and no indication of other underlying pathology
- Parents fluent in English, providing informed written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Infants who have received previous chiropractic, osteopathic or other manipulative treatment
Sites / Locations
- University of Southampton
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
Experimental
Experimental
Best standard care only - not blind
Best Standard Care and Sham - Blind
BSC & Chiropractic - Not blind
BSC & Chiropractic - Blind
Best Standard Care (as defined by Map of Medicine care pathway) - counseling and advice. Parents aware that infant is not receiving chiropractic treatment
Best Standard Care (as defined by Map of Medicine care pathway) - counseling and advice plus sham chiropractic treatment. Parents unaware of whether infant is receiving real treatment or sham.
Best Standard Care (as defined by Map of Medicine care pathway) - counseling and advice plus real chiropractic treatment. Parents aware that infant is receiving chiropractic treatment.
Best Standard Care (as defined by Map of Medicine care pathway) - counseling and advice plus real chiropractic treatment. Parents not aware that infant is receiving chiropractic treatment.