Dog visits to ease exam nerves
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial brings therapy dogs to physiotherapy students before an exam to see if it helps reduce anxiety. It looks at whether spending time with dogs helps students feel calmer and more prepared.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are enrolled in the La Trobe University Physiotherapy Graduate Entry Masters program.
- You are taking the subject PTY5015 (Preparation for Clinical Practice).
- You are a student at La Trobe University.
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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