Dog visit impact on kids in the hospital
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial looks at how visits from a trained facility dog affect children staying in the hospital. It aims to see if these visits can help kids feel better emotionally or physically.
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Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 17 years old.
- You are staying overnight in a hospital unit at Children's Hospital Colorado.
- You are not in isolation because of a contagious illness.
- You do not have a fear or allergy of dogs.
- You have not had a visit from a hospital dog during this stay.
- You are able to talk and do not have severe brain injury or learning issues.
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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