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Hospital dogs may ease Kids' fear, study says

NCT ID NCT07221006

Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Hospital Colorado Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether spending time with a trained facility dog can help children ages 8 to 17 feel less afraid and anxious while staying in the hospital. Participants will either visit with a dog and a child life specialist, do a mindfulness activity, or color. Their heart rate and self-reported fear and anxiety will be measured to see if the dog makes a difference.

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Active substance
facility dog intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that interacting with a trained dog helps children feel less scared and anxious during hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 126 participants. The results may not apply to all children or hospitals, and the effect might be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 126 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2025

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children admitted to an inpatient unit at Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus * Who are eight to 17 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * Isolation precautions * Primary reason for admission is due to suicidality, self-injurious behavior, or injurious behavior * Patients with history of or currently presenting with aggression or unsafe behavior * Severe comorbidities secondary to traumatic brain injury, neurological disorder or neurodevelopmental issues that may confound study outcomes and administration of the study protocol (e.g., intellectual disability) * Not medically stable * Have a fear of dogs * Have an allergy to dogs * Have had a visit from a medical dog and medical dog handler during their current admission * Patient has an urgent or time-sensitive need requiring medical dog support - Patient is non-verbal.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder

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Inpatients Pediatric

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  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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