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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.


Clinical Trial Description

This procedure is done in an outpatient clinic 3-4 weeks after the pins are placed and can be uncomfortable and cause anxiety in some patients. Therapy dogs are trained to sit calmly with a patient on or near the exam table as a distraction from procedures. ;


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NCT number NCT05830201
Study type Interventional
Source University of Alabama at Birmingham
Contact Patrick Frazier
Phone 205-641-0824
Email thomasfrazier@uabmc.edu
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date January 15, 2025
Completion date December 2025

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