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NCT06725134 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Impact of Therapy Dogs on Child Anxiety and Behavior During Local Anesthesia for Dental Procedures
A NA study of Behavior and Situational Anxiety, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06725134: Recruiting NA study of Behavior and Situational Anxiety, sponsored by University of Michigan.
NCT06725134 is a NA study of Behavior and Situational Anxiety that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Michigan. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 4,864-participant average among 23 other Behavior trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06725134, a NA study of Behavior and Situational Anxiety, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Therapy dogs in dental offices might help anxious children during dental care. Therapy dogs might help children during injection of local anesthetic, when we inject numbing medication before working on the teeth. The goal of this study is to learn if having a therapy dog with a child during the injection of numbing medication helps children to be more comfortable at the dentist's office. This study is of children who need dental care using local anesthesia. Study participant's behavioral reactions and heart rate during injection of local anesthetic with and without having a therapy dog present will be recorded and children and their guardians will be asked a few short questions about the injection and therapy dog after injection.
Primary Outcome
The subject's behavior from entry into the operatory through one minute following administration of local anesthesia will be evaluated and recorded using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) scale, with each category scored from 0 to 2. The higher the total score, which ranges from 0 to 10, indicates more distress.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Therapy dog presence
- BEHAVIORAL Standard-of-care basic behavior guidance
Study Locations (1)
Michigan
- University of Michigan School of Dentistry Children's Clinic - Ann Arbor
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06725134 shows while recruiting
NCT06725134 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 25 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 4,864-participant average among 23 other Behavior trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Behavior appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Therapy dog presence is the first listed.
NCT06725134 reports a single indexed study location in Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06725134 about?
NCT06725134 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Therapy Dogs on Child Anxiety and Behavior During Local Anesthesia for Dental Procedures". Therapy dogs in dental offices might help anxious children during dental care. Therapy dogs might help children during injection of local anesthetic, when we inject numbing medication before working on the teeth. The goal of this study is to learn if having a therapy dog with a child during the inje...
What is the current status of trial NCT06725134?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2024-11-01. Estimated completion is 2027-07.
What conditions does trial NCT06725134 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Behavior, Situational Anxiety.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06725134?
The interventions under investigation include: Therapy dog presence (BEHAVIORAL), Standard-of-care basic behavior guidance (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06725134?
This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06725134 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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