Can therapy dogs help kids during blood draws or dental work?
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests if having a gentle therapy dog nearby can help children ages 3 to 12 feel calmer and more comfortable during a blood draw or dental procedure. If your child likes dogs and needs one of these procedures, this might be a good fit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 12 years old.
- Your child needs a blood draw or a dental procedure.
- Your child is willing to take part in the study.
- You and your child agree to the study information and sign a consent form.
- Your child is not allergic to dogs and is not afraid of them.
- Your child does not have a history of aggression toward dogs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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