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NCT05089201 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

A Pilot Study to Examine the Impact of a Therapy Dog Intervention on Loneliness and Related Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations

A NA study, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
72
Enrollment target

NCT05089201 is a NA study that has completed, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 72 participants.

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The verdict

NCT05089201, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
72 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to test whether an animal-assisted interaction (AAI) intervention is better than conversation with another person or treatment as usual for improving mood, anxiety, loneliness, quality of life, and indicators of health care services such as number of hospitalizations, length of hospital stay, and cost of services. Participants will be patients admitted for an inpatient stay at Virginia Commonwealth University Health who meet the study entry requirements.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Animal-assisted interaction
  • BEHAVIORAL Conversational control

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 72 participants
Start Date 2021-11-16
Est. Completion 2024-01-31
Phase NA

Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

558 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05089201

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05089201 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 72 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Animal-assisted interaction is the first listed.

NCT05089201 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05089201 about?

NCT05089201 is a clinical study titled "A Pilot Study to Examine the Impact of a Therapy Dog Intervention on Loneliness and Related Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations". The purpose of this research study is to test whether an animal-assisted interaction (AAI) intervention is better than conversation with another person or treatment as usual for improving mood, anxiety, loneliness, quality of life, and indicators of health care services such as number of hospitaliza...

What is the current status of trial NCT05089201?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 72 participants. The study started on 2021-11-16. Estimated completion is 2024-01-31.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05089201?

The interventions under investigation include: Animal-assisted interaction (BEHAVIORAL), Conversational control (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05089201?

This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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