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Therapy dogs ease pain and anxiety in kids during elbow pin removal

NCT ID NCT05830201

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

52 people

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Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Ages

3 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * presenting to clinic for elbow pin removal post elbow fracture surgery Exclusion Criteria: * dog allergy * fear of dogs

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Conditions

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Elbow Injuries

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Elbow injury

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Locations

  • UAB

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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