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Recruiting NCT05830201
The Presence of a Therapy Dog Reduces Pain and Anxiety During Pediatric Elbow Pin Removal
Trial Parameters
Condition Elbow Injury
Sponsor University of Alabama at Birmingham
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 50
Sex ALL
Min Age 3 Years
Max Age 10 Years
Start Date 2024-10-01
Completion 2026-03
Interventions
No Dog PresentDog is Present
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to assess whether the presence of therapy dogs can reduce pain and anxiety in children ages 3 to 10 having pins removed from their elbow.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * presenting to clinic for elbow pin removal post elbow fracture surgery Exclusion Criteria: * dog allergy * fear of dogs