CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 40 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Dog Therapyother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Animal Assisted Therapy's Effects on Dental Patients

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill·interventional·Posted Jan 13, 2021·Updated Aug 19, 2024

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Dog Therapy for Anxiety. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

A cross-sectional prospective study measuring physiologic biometrics and perceptions of stress during a dental procedure with or without a therapy dog present.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAnxiety
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNorth Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedJan 13, 2021
Enrollment StartJul 26, 2021
Primary CompletionJun 22, 2023
Study CompletionMar 4, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.9 yearsPosted 5.5 years ago

Interventions

Dog Therapyother

The intervention is a therapy dog interaction (e.g. petting) for up to 2 minutes before their appointment and first interaction with the doctor. The subject can pet the dog for as long as they like up until the 2 minute mark.