Facility dog visits for children in the hospital
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether visits from a specially trained facility dog can help children feel better while they are in the hospital. We want to see if time with a dog reduces stress and improves mood for kids recovering from illness or injury.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must be between 8 and 17 years old while staying in the hospital.
- Your child must be admitted as an inpatient at the Anschutz Medical Campus.
- Your child must not be on isolation precautions (special steps to prevent spreading germs).
- Your child must not be admitted mainly for suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or aggressive behavior.
- Your child must not have a fear of or allergy to dogs, and must be medically stable.
- Your child must have no major brain or developmental conditions that could affect the study results.
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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