The Presence of a Therapy Dog Reduces Pain and Anxiety During Pediatric Elbow Pin Removal

Description

The purpose of this research study is to assess whether the presence of therapy dogs can reduce pain and anxiety in children ages 3 to 10 having pins removed from their elbow.

Conditions

Elbow Injury

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this research study is to assess whether the presence of therapy dogs can reduce pain and anxiety in children ages 3 to 10 having pins removed from their elbow.

The Presence of a Therapy Dog Reduces Pain and Anxiety During Pediatric Elbow Pin Removal

The Presence of a Therapy Dog Reduces Pain and Anxiety During Pediatric Elbow Pin Removal

Condition
Elbow Injury
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

UAB, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * presenting to clinic for elbow pin removal post elbow fracture surgery
  • * dog allergy
  • * fear of dogs

Ages Eligible for Study

3 Years to 10 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham,

Michael Conklin, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

2026-12