Paws for calm: hospital dog study aims to ease Kids' fears
NCT ID NCT07221006
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a visit from a specially trained facility dog can help children ages 8 to 17 feel less afraid and anxious while staying in the hospital. Some children will get a dog visit with a child life specialist, some will get a child life specialist alone, and others will do a coloring activity. The researchers will measure fear, anxiety, coping, and heart rate to see if the dog makes a difference.
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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