Three Different Types of Thermometers in Measuring Temperature in Young Patients With Fever and Without Fever

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Conditions studied: Fever, Sweats, and Hot Flashes

In brief

RATIONALE: Comparing results of three different thermometers used to measure body temperature may help doctors find the most accurate thermometer to detect fever and plan the best treatment. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying three different types of thermometers to measure temperature in young patients with fever and without fever.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00378846

Run by

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)

People needed

32

Starts

2006-03-01

Expected to finish

2009-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-03-15

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

• Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center - NCI Clinical Trials Referral Office — Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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