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New treatment option for Brain Injuries
Official title Animal Assisted Therapy After Pediatric Brain Injury: Mediators and Moderators of Treatment Response.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05250180
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Children requiring inpatient rehabilitation treatment following acquired brain injury (ABI) are at risk for poor engagement in rehabilitative therapies. A within subject crossover design will be used to determine whether involving dogs in physical and occupational therapies while receiving inpatient rehabilitation improves patient engagement, how involving dogs improves engagement, and identify who is most likely to benefit.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 4 to 24
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis: Participants must be admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation unit for treatment of an acquired brain injury (TBI, brain tumor, infection...
- Consent: The family must provide informed consent by parents or legal guardians.
- Assent: The child/adolescent must provide a signature indicating assent to participate in the study.
- Age at the time of screening: 4-21 years old
- Sex: includes both males and females
You likely can't join if
- Allergies: Patient has a significant allergy to dogs
- Fear: Patient has a significant fear of dogs
- Disease: Participant is on contact precautions or has a communicable disease that may pose a risk to the dog or dog handler or has a compromised...
- Medical History: History of developmental delay prior to ABI.
- Behavioral History: Participant or family has a history of animal abuse or cruelty.
- Responsiveness: Rancho score of 2 or less
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis: Participants must be admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation unit for treatment of an acquired brain injury (TBI, brain tumor, infection, etc).
- Consent: The family must provide informed consent by parents or legal guardians.
- Assent: The child/adolescent must provide a signature indicating assent to participate in the study.
- Age at the time of screening: 4-21 years old
- Sex: includes both males and females
- Responsiveness: Rancho score greater than 2 at the time of enrollment (as noted in the medical chart).
- Allergies: Patient has a significant allergy to dogs
- Fear: Patient has a significant fear of dogs
- Disease: Participant is on contact precautions or has a communicable disease that may pose a risk to the dog or dog handler or has a compromised immune system where interacting with the dog and/or handler would be of...
- Medical History: History of developmental delay prior to ABI.
- Behavioral History: Participant or family has a history of animal abuse or cruelty.
- Responsiveness: Rancho score of 2 or less
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 4 years to 24 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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