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NCT04942678 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
The Impact of Therapy Dogs on Anxiety and Emotional Management in the Pediatric Emergency Department
A clinical trial of Anxiety and Emotional Regulation, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 41
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04942678: Completed study of Anxiety and Emotional Regulation, sponsored by University of Louisville.
NCT04942678 is a study of Anxiety and Emotional Regulation that has completed, run by University of Louisville. The registered enrollment target is 41 participants, below the 440-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04942678, a study of Anxiety and Emotional Regulation, has completed, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 41 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of therapy dogs on children's anxiety and emotional management during a visit to the pediatric emergency department.
Primary Outcome
To determine the change in emotional management in children aged 4-12 years after a visit from a therapy dog and child life specialist handler, as measured by an observed CEMS score (Children's Emotional Management Scale) before and after the visit. This will be completed by an investigator. Scores range from 5-25, with higher scores indicating higher levels of observed anxiety.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL 10-minute visit with therapy dog and child life specialist handler
Study Locations (1)
Kentucky
- Norton Children's Hospital - Louisville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 41 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-05-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-07-26 |
What the finished NCT04942678 record still lists
NCT04942678 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 41 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 440-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Anxiety appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which 10-minute visit with therapy dog and child life specialist handler is the first listed.
NCT04942678 reports a single indexed study location in Kentucky.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04942678 about?
NCT04942678 is a clinical study titled "The Impact of Therapy Dogs on Anxiety and Emotional Management in the Pediatric Emergency Department". The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of therapy dogs on children's anxiety and emotional management during a visit to the pediatric emergency department.
What is the current status of trial NCT04942678?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 41 participants. The study started on 2021-05-25. Estimated completion is 2021-07-26.
What conditions does trial NCT04942678 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anxiety, Emotional Regulation.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04942678?
The interventions under investigation include: 10-minute visit with therapy dog and child life specialist handler (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04942678?
This trial is sponsored by University of Louisville, which has 217 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04942678 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Kentucky. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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