Infantile colic Neonatal Diseases Infantile colic
Conditions
Interventions
Chiropractic manipulation/mobilization for spinal adjustments vs placebo treatment. One hour per session, 6 sessions over a 2-week period with a follow-up consultation after 1 month.
Sponsors
Technikon Natal School of Chiropractic (South Africa)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. The infant was to undergo a thorough examination by the consulting paediatrician to determine the health of the infant and to exclude any underlying organic problem, thereby ensuring a strict diagnosis of infantile colic 2. The infant was to be 0 to 8 weeks of age at the commencement of treatment to exclude the possibility of spontaneous cessation of the colic at 3 months 3. Apart from the colic, the infant was to suffer from no other condition/disease 4. If any medication had been administered to the infant to relieve the symptomatology of colic prior to the commencement of treatment (whether prescribed or over-the-counter drugs) the infant was required to remain on the same medication for the duration of the study, if the medication was required 5. Written informed consent was to be obtained from a parent before participation in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any participant that did not meet the inclusion criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Parental questionnaire at baseline, each subsequent treatment session and follow-up consultation. The questionnaire asked the following quetisons: 1. Measured from the parents' perception, how long does the baby cry with each attack of colic? 2. How often does the colic occur in 24 hours? 3. Does the colic attack occur at any particular time of day or night? 4. Does anything seem to precipitate an attack? 5. For how long does the baby sleep between colic attacks? 6. Does the baby still require medicine to relieve the colic? 7. How would you rate the baby's response to treatment (1-5)? 8. Has the baby had any other illnesses? | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increased joint motion assessed at baseline, each subsequent treatment session and follow-up consultation. | — |
Countries
South Africa
Outcome results
None listed