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NCT04016961 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Human-Animal Interaction to Promote Recovery Following Pediatric Brain Injury
A NA study, sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 4
- Enrollment target
NCT04016961: Completed NA study, sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati.
NCT04016961 is a NA study that has completed, run by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04016961, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 4 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study evaluates the addition of therapy dogs in inpatient physical and occupational therapy. Data will be collected across 10 PT and 10 OT sessions, half of which will incorporate a therapy dog.
Primary Outcome
Patient participation during AAT sessions will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Participation Scale (PRPS)The PRPS is a 6-item Likert-type, clinician-rated measure that quantifies observed patient participation in their therapy session. Therapists report their observations regarding patient's completion of exercises, effort applied to exercises, and level of support needed to complete activities. Scores range from 1 (None) to 6 (excellent). Therapists will complete this measure at
Interventions
- OTHER AAT - Dog
- OTHER TAU - No Dog
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 4 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-08-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-07-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04016961 record still lists
NCT04016961 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 4 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which AAT - Dog is the first listed.
NCT04016961 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04016961 about?
NCT04016961 is a clinical study titled "Human-Animal Interaction to Promote Recovery Following Pediatric Brain Injury". This study evaluates the addition of therapy dogs in inpatient physical and occupational therapy. Data will be collected across 10 PT and 10 OT sessions, half of which will incorporate a therapy dog.
What is the current status of trial NCT04016961?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 4 participants. The study started on 2019-08-06. Estimated completion is 2021-07-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04016961?
The interventions under investigation include: AAT - Dog (OTHER), TAU - No Dog (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04016961?
This trial is sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, which has 571 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04016961's enrollment target sits among peer trials
4 1996th of 2000 higher than 5 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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