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Official title Animal Assisted Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07227181
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study looks at whether walking with a therapy dog helps adult and pediatric trauma patients move more during their hospital stay. Early movement after an injury or surgery can prevent problems such as blood clots, pressure sores, and muscle loss, but pain and anxiety often make it hard for patients to get out of bed.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 99
You may be able to join if
- Adults (18 years of age and older)
- trauma patients
- emergency general surgery patients
- pediatric patients (4 - 17 years old)
You likely can't join if
- weight bearing limitation
- spine instability
- oxygen requirement \>2LPM, GCS \<15,
- high fall risk (as evidenced by door label)
- fear of dogs
- allergies to dogs
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults (18 years of age and older)
- trauma patients
- emergency general surgery patients
- pediatric patients (4 - 17 years old)
- weight bearing limitation
- spine instability
- oxygen requirement \>2LPM, GCS \<15,
- high fall risk (as evidenced by door label)
- fear of dogs
- allergies to dogs
- prisoners
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.