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NCT03949569 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Effects of Therapy Dogs on Child Biology and Behavior
A NA study, sponsored by University of Chicago.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 188
- Enrollment target
NCT03949569: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Chicago.
NCT03949569 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 188 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03949569, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Chicago.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 188 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The objective of this study is to apply a rigorous experimental design to test whether children's interactions with therapy dogs increase immediate prosocial behavior and reduce immediate biological response to stress.
Primary Outcome
Salivary cortisol will be collected 7 times during the study visit.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Therapy Dog
- BEHAVIORAL Stuffed Toy Dog
- BEHAVIORAL 5 Minute Puppy Video
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 188 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-06-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-01-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03949569 record still lists
NCT03949569 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 188 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Therapy Dog is the first listed.
NCT03949569 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03949569 about?
NCT03949569 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of Therapy Dogs on Child Biology and Behavior". The objective of this study is to apply a rigorous experimental design to test whether children's interactions with therapy dogs increase immediate prosocial behavior and reduce immediate biological response to stress.
What is the current status of trial NCT03949569?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 188 participants. The study started on 2019-06-15. Estimated completion is 2022-01-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03949569?
The interventions under investigation include: Therapy Dog (BEHAVIORAL), Stuffed Toy Dog (BEHAVIORAL), 5 Minute Puppy Video (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03949569?
This trial is sponsored by University of Chicago, which has 796 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03949569's enrollment target sits among peer trials
188 576th of 2000 higher than 1,422 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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