Fever video instructions may keep kids out of the ER
NCT ID NCT01655251
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving parents a video (DVD) with fever care instructions, instead of just paper, would reduce return visits to the emergency room within 72 hours. It included 273 children aged 8 weeks to 18 years with minor fevers. The goal was to see if better education helps families manage fever at home safely.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple video instructions help parents manage fever at home, reducing unnecessary return trips to the ER.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not apply to all hospitals or families. The benefit may be small or not seen in real-world settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford, Connecticut, 06016, United States
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Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford, Connecticut, 06106, United States