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NCT ID: NCT06414876 Completed - Clinical trials for Animal Assisted Therapy

Title: Urinary Oxytocin Levels in Children Receiving Animal-Assisted Therapy

Start date: February 2, 2016
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

There has been growing interest in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in recent decades due to increasing reports indicating its health benefits for adult patients. These benefits are partly attributed to changes, usually increased levels of the neuropeptide oxytocin. Aim: To investigate changes in oxytocin levels in hospitalized children during animal-assisted therapy sessions with a certified hospital dog. Method: Urine samples were collected from 35 hospitalized children (3-17 years) before and after each participant had a session with the hospital dog. Oxytocin levels were analysed with an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Creatinine levels were measured to determine the subject's fluid intake and then divided by the hormonal concentration (uOT pg/mg).

NCT ID: NCT05339711 Completed - Hemodialysis Clinical Trials

Effects of Robotic Cat and Betta Fish Therapies in Hemodialysis Patients

Pet Therapy
Start date: May 1, 2021
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The research was carried out as a randomized controlled trial to examine the physiological and psychological effects of robotic cat and Betta fish therapies in hemodialysis patients.

NCT ID: NCT05075395 Completed - Critical Illness Clinical Trials

Animal Assisted Interactions With Animal Robot During PT/OT in the ICU

PARO
Start date: July 1, 2019
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The purpose of this study is to: 1. Establish the feasibility and acceptability of a therapeutic robot, Paro, for critically ill patients admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 2. Explore safety considerations related to infection control [participant hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates, screening for the presence of microbial contamination with real-time ATP testing 3. Examine the therapeutic effect of Paro on patient psychological variables, physiological variables, and sedative and analgesic medication requirements.

NCT ID: NCT03324347 Completed - Dental Anxiety Clinical Trials

Dog-Assisted Therapy in Dentistry

Start date: October 31, 2017
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Dog-assisted therapy (DAT) is used in several contexts within various areas of health care. One documented effect is that the proximity of a dog may lower anxiety in perceived stressful situations. Many individuals are afraid to visit the dentist, and someone to the extent that they need medication or anesthesia in order to complete their dental treatment. Based on the literature and own empirical observations, the investigators believe that dog-assisted therapy in connection with dental care may have a positive effect on children with dental anxiety or children that avoid dental care. It is desirable to restrict the use of drugs for these patients because of associated risk and side effects. The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate whether using a specially trained therapy dog can have a positive effect on children who are afraid in a dental care setting. Eligible participants (n=16) will meet twice at the dental clinic; one treatment session with a therapy dog in the dental clinic and one without. The therapy dog will be accompanied by a certified dog handler. The investigators will measure physiological variations before, during and after the treatment session. The guardian will complete validated questionnaires portraying the participant's experience of previous dental care. The participant and their guardian will also complete validated questionnaires describing their reactions from the two treatment sessions. A descriptive log for each session will be completed by the investigators.

NCT ID: NCT02890940 Completed - Quality of Life Clinical Trials

Bridging the Gap: Using Video Art to Document the Human Face of Disease & Predict Quality of Life Assessments in Brain Tumor Patients

Start date: August 2016
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The goal of this study is to explore whether facial expression changes in visual portraits correlate with Quality of Life (QOL) questionnaire responses before and after pet therapy sessions and to compare scores of QOL questionnaires before and after pet therapy.

NCT ID: NCT01226017 Completed - Clinical trials for Animal Assisted Therapy

A Possible Effect of Oxytocin During Interaction Between Humans and Animals

Oxytocin2010
Start date: October 2010
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the possible change of Oxytocin level in human blood after positive interaction with farm animals.