Fever treatment with and without cool sponging
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to lower fever in young children: one using a fever-reducing medicine (paracetamol) alone, and the other combining the medicine with cool-water sponging. It aims to see which method works faster and is more comfortable for children.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 months and 5 years old.
- Your child must have a fever (temperature above 100.4°F or 38°C) at the time of joining.
- Your child must not have taken any fever-reducing medicine (like paracetamol) in the 6 hours before the study starts.
- Your child must not have any chronic health conditions like heart defects, kidney or lung disease.
- Your child must not have a history of seizures or seizure disorders.
- Your child must not have a skin condition (like eczema or psoriasis) that could be irritated by water sponging.
Quick eligibility check
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