Status:
COMPLETED
Does the Order in Which Vaccines Are Administered Affect Pain Response?
Lead Sponsor:
The Hospital for Sick Children
Conditions:
Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
2-6 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to determine whether there should be a predetermined sequence recommended for administering these two vaccines, with the less painful vaccine being given first.
Detailed Description
Childhood vaccination is one of the most effective public health measures worldwide, with few serious adverse effects reported. However, pain on vaccination continues to be a frequent occurrence and i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy infant
- 2 - 6 months of age
- receiving primary DPT and PCV vaccinations
Exclusion
- chronic illness
- immune deficiency
- immunosuppression
- a history of allergy to DPT or PCV or any of its components
- fever
- any acute illness that prevents the administration of the vaccine
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00390130
Start Date
July 1 2006
End Date
July 1 2008
Last Update
November 13 2013
Active Locations (1)
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8