diff --git a/code/datums/status_effects/debuffs.dm b/code/datums/status_effects/debuffs.dm
index 253f08e4500..917a8b81983 100644
--- a/code/datums/status_effects/debuffs.dm
+++ b/code/datums/status_effects/debuffs.dm
@@ -1411,7 +1411,7 @@
 	refresh_overlay()
 
 	if(foam_level == 5)
-		owner.Paralyse(4 SECONDS)
+		owner.Immobilize(5 SECONDS)
 
 /datum/status_effect/c_foamed/proc/refresh_overlay()
 	// Refresh overlay