Effect of Effect of a Medicated Topical Therapy , Petrolatum, and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough



Status:Completed
Conditions:Infectious Disease, Pulmonary
Therapuetic Areas:Immunology / Infectious Diseases, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:2 - 11
Updated:11/25/2017
Start Date:October 2008
End Date:March 2010

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Effect of a Medicated Topical Therapy, Petrolatum, and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough and Congestion for Children With Upper Respiratory Infections

This study seeks to subjectively evaluate whether a single application of Vicks® VapoRub®
(VVR) ointment or a control ointment (petrolatum) will be superior to no treatment for
control of nocturnal cough and congestion due to upper respiratory tract infection (URI) as
rated by both parents and children.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Cough and congestion attributed to upper respiratory tract infection

Exclusion Criteria:

- Children with signs or symptoms of more serious or treatable disease

- Presence of itchy, watery eyes or frequent sneezing

- Tachypnea (respiratory rate >95%ile) or labored breathing

- Symptoms for 8 or more days

- History of asthma in the past 2 years, chronic lung disease, or seizure disorder

- History of an allergic reaction to camphor, menthol, eucalyptus, petrolatum, cedarleaf
oil, nutmeg oil, thymol, turpentine oil, Over-the-counter medication containing VVR
components
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Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 531-6955
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