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Paws for relief: therapy dogs tested for Kids' dental fear

NCT ID NCT06057090

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina 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 certified therapy dog in the room helps children aged 3 to 7 feel less anxious and behave better when getting a numbing shot at the dentist. The trial was stopped early, but researchers planned to compare heart rate, oxygen levels, and behavior scores between kids with and without a dog present. Parents also gave feedback on the experience.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

41 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 3-7 * Children who are patients at the Medical University of South Carolina Department of Pediatric Dentistry * Children classified as category 1 or 2 according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification * Children whose parents/guardians are willing to consent to the child participating in the study * Availability of parent to be present during treatment * Children who require further care that includes the injection of a local anesthetic and whose procedure will take less than one hour Exclusion Criteria: * Patients whose cases are considered emergencies * Patients who are classified as category 3 or higher according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification (6) * If patient's medical status has worsened since initial evaluation * Known allergy to dogs or other animals * Past history of dental trauma * Past history of animal bites or traumatic experience with a dog * Emotional or developmental delays * If, on the day of the treatment, patient presents with fever or other illness

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Conditions

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Child Behavior

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Anesthesia, local Child behavior Dental anxiety Therapy animals

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina Pediatric Dental Clinic

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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