Dog visits for patients in the intensive care unit
This trial looks at whether visits from your own dog can help you feel better emotionally while you're in the intensive care unit (ICU). If you qualify, your dog can come visit you in the hospital, which might reduce stress and improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and currently admitted to one of the participating ICUs at Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital.
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for at least 48 hours.
- You own a dog, and a family member or friend can bring it to the hospital.
- You are not severely agitated or restless.
- You do not have a weakened immune system or open wounds that cannot be covered.
- Your dog must be healthy, vaccinated, and not a banned dangerous breed.
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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