Washing therapy dogs may stop superbugs in hospitals
NCT ID NCT04171817
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether cleaning therapy dogs with a special disinfectant could prevent children in the hospital from picking up dangerous germs like MRSA. About 45 children aged 3 to 17 took part. The goal was to keep the benefits of animal visits while reducing infection risks.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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