Therapy dogs ease pain and anxiety in kids during elbow pin removal
NCT ID NCT05830201
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether having a therapy dog present can reduce pain and anxiety in children ages 3 to 10 who are having pins removed from their elbow after a fracture. Researchers measured pain using a child-friendly faces scale and anxiety with a standard behavior scale. The goal was to see if a friendly dog could make a scary medical procedure more comfortable.
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UAB
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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