The Effect of Medical Clowns and Topical Anesthetic Cream on Pain and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Allergy Skin Tests

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

160

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

October 31, 2011

Primary Completion Date

April 30, 2014

Study Completion Date

April 30, 2014

Conditions
Anxiety DisorderAllergic Skin Reaction
Interventions
BIOLOGICAL

Cream of Macrogol cetostearyl ethers

The cream will be applied on the volar aspect of both arms for 1 hour

DRUG

Cream of Lidocaine 2.5 %.and Prilocaine 2.5 %

1-2 gr. of the cream will be applied on the volar aspect of the second arm; for 1 hour

BEHAVIORAL

Care and treatment from a medical clown

Medical clown will entertain the children before, during and after performing the skin test. Placebo cream will be applied on both arms.

BEHAVIORAL

Care and treatment from a medical clown

Medical clown will entertain the children, placebo cream will be applied on one arm and anesthetic cream on the second arm

Trial Locations (1)

44281

Arnon Goldberg, Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba

Sponsors
All Listed Sponsors
lead

Meir Medical Center

OTHER