Scald Burn InjuriesNCT01112124
Behaviors of Children Ages 15 Months to Five Years Around Microwave Ovens
An observational study of Scald Burn Injuries, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the typical behavior of children ages 15 months to five years around a microwave oven. The UCH Burn and Complex Wound Center has observed scald burn injuries in young children operating and/or removing hot liquids from microwave ovens. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 months to 5 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Scald Burn Injuries
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Sep 2007to Apr 2010
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 15 months to 5 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: Typically developing children ages 15 months to 5 years born full term
Who may be able to join
- a microwave oven in the child's home environment,
- age appropriate development,
- intact visual acuity, and
- English speaking.
Who cannot join
- developmental delay,
- non-English speaking.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60637
About this study
The purpose of this study is to assess the typical behavior of children ages 15 months to five years around a microwave oven. The UCH Burn and Complex Wound Center has observed scald burn injuries in young children operating and/or removing hot liquids from microwave ovens. The knowledge we hope to gain is the developmental age that a child is able to open and/or operate a microwave oven safely. This work may influence future microwave oven design to protect young children from microwave-related scald burn injuries. These injuries have resulted in visits to the emergency room, stays in the hospital and debridement and skin grafting procedures in the operating room.
- Conditions
- Scald Burn Injuries
- Keywords
- Typical, Development, Microwave, Children, Behavior
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Apr 2010 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2007
- Primary completionApr 2010
- Study completionApr 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Scald Burn InjuriesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of ChicagoThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Chicago
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Lawrence J Gottlieb, MD, Principal investigator, University of Chicago
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01112124
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 14594B
- Status last verified
- Sep 2013
- First submitted
- 26 Apr 2010
- Last updated
- 5 Sep 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Sep 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Behaviors of Children Ages 15 Months to Five Years Around Microwave Ovens
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01112124
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 14594B
- Conditions
- Scald Burn Injuries
- Keywords
- Typical, Development, Microwave, Children, Behavior
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ChicagoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2007
- Primary completion
- Apr 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Apr 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to assess the typical behavior of children ages 15 months to five years around a microwave oven. The UCH Burn and Complex Wound Center has observed scald burn injuries in young children operating and/or removing hot liquids from microwave ovens. The knowledge we hope to gain is the developmental age that a child is able to open and/or operate a microwave oven safely. This work may influence future microwave oven design to protect young children from microwave-related scald burn injuries. These injuries have resulted in visits to the emergency room, stays in the hospital and debridement and skin grafting procedures in the operating room.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 months to 5 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Typically developing children ages 15 months to 5 years born full term
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- a microwave oven in the child's home environment,
- age appropriate development,
- intact visual acuity, and
- English speaking.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- developmental delay,
- non-English speaking.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Sep 2013.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Lawrence J Gottlieb, MD principal investigator
University of Chicago
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Scald Burn Injuries, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Sep 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Sep 2013.