Paws for healing: therapy dogs may ease pain and anxiety in trauma patients
NCT ID NCT06812247
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether 2-3 ten-minute visits from a trained therapy dog can reduce pain, anxiety, depression, and anger in adults hospitalized after a traumatic injury. Researchers will compare patients who get dog visits to those who only get a visit from a dog handler. The goal is to see if animal-assisted therapy can improve emotional and physical recovery during a hospital stay.
What this could mean
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Active substance
therapy dog visits
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help trauma patients feel better emotionally and physically during their hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Some patients are excluded due to allergies or immune concerns.
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Boston Medical Center, Trauma Inpatient Service
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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