Paws and relax: therapy dogs may ease dental anxiety for kids with autism
NCT ID NCT05577234
First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study looked at whether having a therapy dog present during dental visits could help anxious autistic children feel calmer and complete their treatment. Fifty children aged 6 to 17 with autism and high dental anxiety took part. The goal was to see if two sessions with a dog would make a third session without the dog easier. The main measure was the child's anxiety level during the final session.
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Hôpital Bretonneau - Service d'odontologie
Paris, France
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