Therapy Dog Visits for Trauma Patients
Therapy Dog Visits for Patients Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Trauma Injury
Depression
Anxiety
Anger
Pain
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for trauma patients who are hospitalized and can communicate in English or Spanish. Participants will receive visits from therapy dogs to help with pain and anxiety during their recovery.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a patient admitted to the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery service
- I can speak English or Spanish
- I am able to provide informed consent
You may not be able to join if
- I am afraid of dogs
- I am allergic to dogs
- I am immunocompromised
- I am under contact precautions
- I am delirious, intubated, or unable to consent
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Animal assisted therapy (AAT) with dogs has been shown to be beneficial for a wide range of patients with both acute and chronic illnesses, including spinal cord injuries, heart failure, myocardial infarctions, strokes, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression. Studies have also demonstrated that even in healthy adults, the presence of dogs is associated with physiologic changes such…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients admitted to the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (TACS) service following a trauma
* English or Spanish speaking
* Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Fear of dogs, allergy to dogs
* Immunocompromised
* Contact precautions
* Delirious, intubated, or …
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