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Furry friends may ease stress and boost communication in kids with speech delays

NCT ID NCT07512180

Symptom relief Sponsor: Şeyma Demiralay Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a pet therapy program, based on the Human Caring Theory, could reduce stress and improve social and communication skills in children aged 7-11 with speech and language disorders. Thirty-six children participated, with some receiving six sessions of animal-assisted activities over two weeks. Researchers measured stress, social adaptation, and communication skills using surveys and vital signs. The goal was to see if interacting with animals could help these children feel more at ease and connect better with others.

What this could mean

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Active substance
animal-assisted activity (pet therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, enjoyable way to help children with speech and language disorders feel less stressed and communicate better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects of pet therapy can vary widely.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Being 7-11 years old, * Speaking Turkish * Having one of the following diagnoses: Fluency disorders (stuttering), speech sound disorders, delayed language and speech sound disorders, specific learning disability (dyslexia), * Parents must give consent for the child to participate in the study Exclusion criteria: * Having a language and speech disorder with physiological or neurological causes (Voice, Swallowing, Speech Sound and Neurogenic Speech Disorders) * Having mental, Down syndrome and autism disorders, * Having an immune deficiency disease, * Having a cat allergy/fear,

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Language Psychological Well-Being specific learning disability speech disorder speech-sound disorder stutter disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Language and speech disorder, psychiatric nursing, mental health, pet therap

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İstanbul Atlas University

    Istanbul, Kağıthane, 34400, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • İstanbul Atlas University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)