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NCT06812247 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Therapy Dog Visits for Patients Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries
A NA study of Depression and Pain, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06812247 is a NA study of Depression and Pain that is actively recruiting participants, run by Boston Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06812247, a NA study of Depression and Pain, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Boston Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Animal assisted therapy (AAT) with dogs has been shown to be beneficial for a wide range of patients with both acute and chronic illnesses, including spinal cord injuries, heart failure, myocardial infarctions, strokes, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression. Studies have also demonstrated that even in healthy adults, the presence of dogs is associated with physiologic changes such as increased pain threshold, decreased blood pressure, and decreased heart rate. However, few studies have investigated the role of AAT in the post-operative course in adults. This study will investigate the impact of therapy dog visits on pain and anxiety scores for trauma patients at Boston Medical Center (BMC).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Therapy dog visits
- OTHER Dog handler visits
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Boston Medical Center, Trauma Inpatient Service - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06812247
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06812247 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The listed sponsor is Boston Medical Center, which has 253 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Therapy dog visits is the first listed.
NCT06812247 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06812247 about?
NCT06812247 is a clinical study titled "Therapy Dog Visits for Patients Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries". Animal assisted therapy (AAT) with dogs has been shown to be beneficial for a wide range of patients with both acute and chronic illnesses, including spinal cord injuries, heart failure, myocardial infarctions, strokes, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression. Studies have also demons...
What is the current status of trial NCT06812247?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2025-06-04. Estimated completion is 2026-06.
What conditions does trial NCT06812247 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Pain, Anxiety, Trauma Injury, Anger.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06812247?
The interventions under investigation include: Therapy dog visits (OTHER), Dog handler visits (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06812247?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Medical Center, which has 253 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06812247 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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