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First received: September 19, 2022

Clinical Trial: The Role of Therapy Dogs in Reducing Depression, Anxiety, and Loneliness Among Hospitalized Children

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Hospitalized Children

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: The Role of Therapy Dogs in Reducing Depression, Anxiety, and Loneliness Among Hospitalized Children

Brief Summary: The purpose of this research study is to test whether an animal-assisted intervention (AAI) is better than conversation with another person or treatment as usual for improving mood, anxiety, loneliness, quality of life, and indicators of health care services such as number of hospitalizations, length of hospital stay, and cost of services for children and adolescents.

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