Therapy dogs may ease Kids' fear of needles and dentists
NCT ID NCT06468111
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether having a therapy dog present can reduce emotional stress in children aged 3 to 12 during blood draws or dental procedures. Half of the 120 children will have a dog with them, while the other half will receive standard care. Researchers will measure stress using behavioral observations and anxiety questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Dog-assisted therapy (Animal Assisted Therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer during medical procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. The effect may be small or not work for all children. Some kids may be afraid of dogs, which could increase stress.
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Centre d'Atenció Primària Primer de Maig
RECRUITINGLleida, 25000, Spain
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