Effectiveness of Parent-Led Interventions in Reducing Infant Hypersensitivity to Pain
Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Pain focused on measuring pediatrics, Pain, Immunization
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Healthy infants undergoing vaccination.
Exclusion Criteria:
- preterm birth (<37 weeks gestation)
- prior hospitalization/surgery (other than postnatal care),
- documented/ suspected sensitivity/allergy to amide anaesthetics/vaccines,
- mother plans to breastfeed or to use topical anesthetics or sugar water during injection.
Sites / Locations
- Outpatient ClinicRecruiting
- The Hospital for Sick ChildrenRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Placebo Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Visit 1-4 (2,4,6,12 month vaccinations): Patients will receive standard care Visit 5 (15 month vaccination): At the last visit all 4 groups will receive all three active interventions.
Visit 1-4 (2,4,6,12 month vaccinations): Parents will be taught about managing pain Visit 5 (15 month vaccination): At the last visit all 4 groups will receive all three active interventions.
Visit 1-4 (2,4,6,12 month vaccinations): Parents will be taught about managing pain and their infant will be given sugar Visit 5 (15 month vaccination): At the last visit all 4 groups will receive all three active interventions.
Visit 1-4 (2,4,6,12 month vaccinations): Parents will be taught about managing pain and their infant will be given sugar water and a topical anesthetic Visit 5 (15 month vaccination): At the last visit all 4 groups will receive all three active interventions.