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NCT05464888 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Animal Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry
A NA study of Anxiety, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 225
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05464888: Recruiting NA study of Anxiety, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
NCT05464888 is a NA study of Anxiety that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 225 participants, below the 439-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (49% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05464888, a NA study of Anxiety, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 225 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
A prospective randomized trial measuring physiologic biometrics and perceptions of stress during a pediatric dental exam, cleaning, and simulated radiographs with or without a therapy dog present.
Primary Outcome
Beats per minute during dental exam. Heart rate measured using wrist-worn Shimmer heart rate tracking device.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL +Short AAT
- BEHAVIORAL +Long AAT
- BEHAVIORAL Active control; NO dog
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- General & Oral Health Center - Chapel Hill
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 225 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-02-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-02 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT05464888 shows while recruiting
NCT05464888 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 225 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 439-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (49% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Anxiety appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which +Short AAT is the first listed.
NCT05464888 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05464888 about?
NCT05464888 is a clinical study titled "Animal Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry". A prospective randomized trial measuring physiologic biometrics and perceptions of stress during a pediatric dental exam, cleaning, and simulated radiographs with or without a therapy dog present.
What is the current status of trial NCT05464888?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 225 participants. The study started on 2023-02-02. Estimated completion is 2027-02.
What conditions does trial NCT05464888 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anxiety.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05464888?
The interventions under investigation include: +Short AAT (BEHAVIORAL), +Long AAT (BEHAVIORAL), Active control; NO dog (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05464888?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05464888 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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