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Behavioural Intervention

Therapy Dogs for Situational Anxiety

N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age range: children aged 4- to 12-years
Health status: healthy children without significant medical conditions (ASA I or ASA II)
Must not have
Allergies: children with known allergies to dogs or animal dander
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up upon entering the operatory and after administration of local anesthesia
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to study if therapy dogs can help children feel less anxious when receiving local anesthesia during dental procedures."

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children who experience anxiety or behavioral issues when facing dental procedures that require local anesthesia. It's not specified who can't participate, so it's important to check with the study organizers for any exclusion criteria.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if having a therapy dog present can help reduce anxiety and improve behavior in kids during the administration of local anesthesia in dental settings compared to standard behavior guidance methods.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-medical interventions (presence of a therapy dog), there are no direct medical side effects. However, potential risks may include allergic reactions to dogs or fear of dogs.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 4 and 12 years old.
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My child is generally healthy without serious health issues.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My child is allergic to dogs or animal dander.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~following injection of local anesthetic
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and following injection of local anesthetic for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Behavior (FLACC scale)
Secondary study objectives
Anxiety assessment (MCDASF)
Heart rate
Parent questionnaire

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Therapy dog presenceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Therapy dog present during local anesthesia administration
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Standard-of-care basic behavior guidance during local anesthesia

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
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6,441,548 Total Patients Enrolled
~17 spots leftby Oct 2025
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