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Visual Distraction as a Means of Enhancing Child Resistance
NCT01859780 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Unintentional poisonings of children continues to be a major issue in the US. According to a study conducted by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centers, during the period from 2001-2008, emergency room visits for children less than 5 rose 28% as the result of pharmaceutical products. The authors note, "the problem of pediatric medication poisoning is getting worse, not better." Child resistant closures have been required on most medications sold in the US since the early 1970s. However, most designs attempt to thwart children through purely physical means (e.g. simultaneous dissimilar motion or opening using sequential tasks). Few, if any designs, have utilized perception and cognition as a way to enhance child resistance. The investigators propose utilizing visual illusions in spaces distinct from the opening mechanism of prescription packages as a means of enhancing child resistance. In this project, visual illusion images are applied to both vials and wallet blisters in order to attract children's interest and prolong the time before opening. During Stage I, the investigators will determine if the visual distractor attracts attention when samples are displayed in a storage rack. During Stage II, the investigators will test the effect of visual distractors on child resistance as measured by successful openings and time to open.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Visual distractor
Study Locations (3)
Michigan
- Packaging Building — East Lansing
- LESA Early Childhood Programs — Howell
Ohio
- Great Lakes Marketing — Toledo
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 229 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-04 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01859780
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01859780 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 229 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Michigan State University, which has 134 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Unintentional Ingestion of Prescriptions Within Vials and Blisters appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Visual distractor is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01859780 reports 3 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Michigan, Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01859780 about?
NCT01859780 is a clinical study titled "Visual Distraction as a Means of Enhancing Child Resistance". Unintentional poisonings of children continues to be a major issue in the US. According to a study conducted by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centers, during the period from 2001-2008, emergency room visits for children less than 5 rose 28% as the result of pharmaceutical products. The auth...
What is the current status of trial NCT01859780?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 229 participants. The study started on 2013-08. Estimated completion is 2015-04.
What conditions does trial NCT01859780 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Unintentional Ingestion of Prescriptions Within Vials and Blisters. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01859780?
The interventions under investigation include: Visual distractor (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01859780?
This trial is sponsored by Michigan State University, which has 134 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01859780 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Michigan, Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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