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NCT06468111 Dog-Assisted Therapy in Children During Blood or Dental Extraction.

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NCT ID NCT06468111
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Condition Emotional Stress
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2022-01-01
Primary Completion 2025-11-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 3 Years
Max Age 12 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Animal Assisted Therapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2022-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-11-30.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) during blood extraction or dental procedures in a Primary Care Pediatric Service. Determine the improvement in facilitating the task of venipuncture or dental extraction for nursing or dental professionals. Estimate the reduction in the child's emotional stress during these procedures with the support of a therapy dog. Evaluate the emotional stress in the accompanying family member. These objectives will be accomplished through a randomized open label two-arm controlled study of AAT for children who need a blood or dental extraction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 3 and 12 years old. * Need a blood or dental extraction. * Willing to participate in the study on a voluntary basis. * Delivery of the information sheet and signature the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * If in the initial interview they declared having allergy or fear of dogs. * Have aggression disorder towards dogs. * Not want to participate in the study.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Esther Rodrigo Claverol, MD

✉ erodrigo.lleida.ics@gencat.cat

📞 0034973272446

Principal Investigator

Marta Ortega Bravo, PhD

STUDY DIRECTOR

Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06468111 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 3 Years or older, up to 12 Years, studying Emotional Stress. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06468111 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06468111 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at erodrigo.lleida.ics@gencat.cat for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06468111 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Lleida, Spain.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06468111 clinical trial?

NCT06468111 is sponsored by Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina. The principal investigator is Marta Ortega Bravo, PhD at Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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