Do therapy dogs help kids feel calmer during dental shots?
Part of Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests if having a trained therapy dog in the room reduces a child's anxiety and improves their behavior when getting numbing medicine for dental work. It could help children who are nervous about dental procedures feel more at ease.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 12 years old.
- Your child is generally healthy (no major medical conditions).
- Your child needs at least two dental procedures that involve numbing shots.
- You and your child agree to take part (you sign a consent form, and your child gives their okay).
- Your child does not have a fear or allergy to dogs, and you are comfortable with a therapy dog in the room.
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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