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Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Human-Animal Interactions to Improve Reading for Children With Learning Differences

NCT05235451
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Conditions
Animal-Human Bonding, Learning Problem, Child Development
Interventions
Human-Animal Interactions
Other
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University
Other
Eligibility
5 Years to 12 Years
Enrollment
14 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Brentwood, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 22, 2024 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Animal-Assisted Interactions in Children With Life-Threatening Conditions and Their Parents

NCT03765099
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Conditions
Advanced Cancer, Relapsed Cancer, Refractory Cancer
Interventions
Animal-Assisted Interactions
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
3 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 23, 2023 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Pet Partners for Promotion of Academic Life Skills

NCT03530943
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Conditions
Stress Prevention, Cortisol, Anxiety Disorders and Symptoms, Depression Disorders and Symptoms, Executive Functioning, Motivation and Learning, Momentary Emotion, Study Strategies, Perceived Stress, Animal Behavior, Animal Stress, Dyadic Interaction, Alpha-amylase
Interventions
Animal Assisted Activities, Academic Stress Management tools
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Washington State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 30 Years
Enrollment
300 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pullman, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 21, 2018 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Assessing Mechanisms of Anxiety Reduction in Animal-assisted Interventions

NCT03249116
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Conditions
Social Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Social Anxiety Disorder of Childhood
Interventions
animal-assisted intervention, active control
Other
Lead sponsor
Tufts University
Other
Eligibility
13 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
75 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
North Grafton, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 8, 2020 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

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

NCT05551156
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Conditions
Hospitalized Children
Interventions
Animal-assisted interaction, Conversational interaction
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Other
Eligibility
8 Years and older
Enrollment
67 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Richmond, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 27, 2025 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Human-Animal Interaction to Promote Recovery Following Pediatric Brain Injury

NCT04016961
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Conditions
Brain Injuries, Acquired Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury
Interventions
AAT - Dog, TAU - No Dog
Other
Lead sponsor
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Other
Eligibility
6 Years and older
Enrollment
4 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cincinnati, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 17, 2024 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Equine Human Interaction With Veterans

NCT04832815
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Conditions
PTSD
Interventions
Equine Therapy, Therapeutic Horsemanship Program
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Salt Lake City, Utah
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 1, 2023 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Biobehavioral Effects of Therapy Dog Visitation in Elderly Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Pilot and Feasibility Study

NCT02997852
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Conditions
Psychosocial Stress
Interventions
Therapy dog visitation
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Other
Eligibility
50 Years and older
Enrollment
15 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 5, 2018 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Robot Rehab: AAI With Robot During Inpatient Pediatric Rehab

NCT05275543
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Conditions
Pediatric ALL, Child, Hospitalized, Physical Therapy Modalities, Occupational Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy
Interventions
Paro Robot
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Nebraska
Other
Eligibility
5 Years to 18 Years
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Omaha, Nebraska
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 21, 2026 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Effects of Animal Assisted Activity on Biobehavioral Stress Responses of Hospitalized Children: A Randomized Control Trial

NCT03017027
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Conditions
Psychosocial Stress
Interventions
Therapy dog visitation (TDV), non-TDV control
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Other
Eligibility
7 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
53 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 11, 2017 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Animal Assisted Therapy in Dentistry

NCT04708028
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Conditions
Anxiety
Interventions
Dog Therapy
Other
Lead sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Other
Eligibility
7 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 19, 2024 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of Therapy Dogs on Social Behavior in Group Social Skills Instruction With Children With Autism

NCT03873831
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Conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Skills
Interventions
Animal-assisted intervention, Social skills group
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Texas Tech University
Other
Eligibility
11 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
72 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lubbock, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 12, 2025 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Comparison Between a Live Canine or Toy Dog on Prosocial Behavior and Emotional Regulation in Autistic Children

NCT06915415
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Conditions
Prosocial Behavior, Emotional Regulation, Human Animal Bonding, Human Animal Interaction, Autism
Interventions
Animal-assisted therapy, Behavioral therapy
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Other
Eligibility
3 Years to 21 Years
Enrollment
9 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 8, 2025 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Animal Assisted Therapy

NCT07227181
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Conditions
Anxiety, Trauma, Hospitalized Adult Patients, Rehabilitation, Physical Mobility Impairment, Therapy Dog, Pediatric Patient (1m-21y)
Interventions
Therapy Dog, Standard mobilization
Other
Lead sponsor
Andrew Bernard
Other
Eligibility
4 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
128 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lexington, Kentucky
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 24, 2026 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Animal Assisted Intervention for Hemodialysis Outpatients

NCT06030050
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Conditions
End-Stage Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Failure, Chronic Pain
Interventions
Animal-assisted intervention
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 6, 2023 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Animal Assisted Interactions With Animal Robot in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

NCT05075395
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Conditions
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Critical Illness, Physical Therapy Modalities, Occupational Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy
Interventions
PARO therapy seal
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Nebraska
Other
Eligibility
5 Years to 18 Years
Enrollment
19 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Omaha, Nebraska
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 16, 2024 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Impact of Human-Animal Interactions on Children With Life-Threatening Conditions and Their Parents

NCT04310345
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Conditions
Advanced Cancer, Relapsed Cancer, Refractory Cancer
Interventions
Animal-Assisted Interactions
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
6 Years and older
Enrollment
74 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 19, 2024 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Animal Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry

NCT05464888
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Conditions
Anxiety
Interventions
+Short AAT, +Long AAT, Active control; NO dog
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Other
Eligibility
4 Years to 8 Years
Enrollment
225 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 12, 2026 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

A Pilot Study to Examine the Impact of a Therapy Dog Intervention on Loneliness and Related Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Populations

NCT05089201
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Conditions
Loneliness, Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life
Interventions
Animal-assisted interaction, Conversational control
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
72 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Richmond, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 12, 2024 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The Effects of Therapy Dogs on Child Biology and Behavior

NCT03949569
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Conditions
Stress Reaction, Behavior, Social
Interventions
Therapy Dog, Stuffed Toy Dog, 5 Minute Puppy Video
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Chicago
Other
Eligibility
8 Years to 12 Years
Enrollment
188 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 19, 2024 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

A Megastudy of Single-Session Interventions for Depression

NCT06856668
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Conditions
Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
Interventions
Behavioral Activation (Action Brings Change Project 10-Minute Version), Mindful Acceptance, Moral Elevation, Mindful Attention Skills, 5 Habits to Beat Depression, Interactive Cognitive Reappraisal, Expressive Writing (AI-supported), Inner Child Healing Walk, Savoring Strategies, Personalized Intervention Recommender, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills, All about Trout, Reframing Negative Thoughts
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
7,505 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 27, 2025 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Evaluation of the Effects of Human-Animal Interaction on Anxiety in Graduate Students

NCT07036354
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Conditions
Human-animal Interaction, Anxiety
Interventions
Human-Animal Interaction, General Health Education
Other
Lead sponsor
Wichita State University
Other
Eligibility
20 Years to 35 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Wichita, Kansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 29, 2025 · Synced Oct 17, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT