RECRUITING

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

Conditions

Study Overview

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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.

Official Title

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

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-10-01
Study Completion:2026-12
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05830201

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:3 Years to 10 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * presenting to clinic for elbow pin removal post elbow fracture surgery
  1. * dog allergy
  2. * fear of dogs

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Patrick Frazier
CONTACT
205-641-0824
thomasfrazier@uabmc.edu

Principal Investigator

Michael Conklin, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Locations (Sites)

UAB
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

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

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-10-01
Study Completion Date2026-12

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-10-01
Study Completion Date2026-12

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Elbow Injury