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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 10, 2017 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Therapy Dog Visits for Patients Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries

NCT06812247
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Conditions
Trauma Injury, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Pain
Interventions
Therapy dog visits, Dog handler visits
Other
Lead sponsor
Boston Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 15, 2026 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM 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 11, 2024 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Canine-Assisted ANxiety Reduction IN Emergency Care IV

NCT04287452
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Conditions
Anxiety Acute, Chronic Pain
Interventions
Control, Dog Therapy
Other
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 19, 2023 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM 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 23, 2026 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
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 21, 2024 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM 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 26, 2025 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Impact of Facility Dog Intervention on Pediatric Patients

NCT07221006
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Conditions
Inpatients, Pediatric
Interventions
Coloring page activity led by CLAC, Mindfulness Activity led by CCLS, Mindfulness Activity led by CCLS and Facility Dog
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Children's Hospital Colorado
Other
Eligibility
8 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
126 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Aurora, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 2, 2025 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Feasibility of a Dog Training Therapy Program in UC Outpatient Youth Receiving Psychiatric Services

NCT05788783
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Conditions
Emotion Regulation, Behavioral Disorder, Self Esteem
Interventions
Recovery & Care Canine-Assisted Therapy, Canine Education & Bonding
Behavioral · Other
Lead sponsor
University of Chicago
Other
Eligibility
8 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
48 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 20, 2025 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Do Therapy Dogs Improve Behavior and Reduce Anxiety in Pediatric Dental Patients?

NCT06057090
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Conditions
Therapy Animals, Dental Anxiety, Child Behavior, Anesthesia, Local
Interventions
Therapy Dog
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
3 Years to 7 Years
Enrollment
41 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 3, 2026 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Efficacy of Animal Assisted Therapy in the Treatment of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury

NCT05217030
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Conditions
Traumatic Brain Injury
Interventions
Animal assisted therapy
Other
Lead sponsor
Inova Health Care Services
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 89 Years
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fairfax, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 21, 2022 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM 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 4, 2018 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Canine-Assisted Anxiety Reduction In Emergency Care

NCT03784573
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Conditions
Anxiety, Opioid Use, Children, Therapy Dog
Interventions
Dog + handler, No dog
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
4 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 16, 2024 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Helping Improve Pediatric Patient Outcomes

NCT03471221
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Conditions
Pediatric Cancer, Animal-Assisted Activities
Interventions
Therapy Dog Visit
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Kaiser Permanente
Other
Eligibility
5 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
26 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 14, 2026 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

The Impact of Therapy Dogs on Anxiety and Emotional Management in the Pediatric Emergency Department

NCT04942678
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Conditions
Anxiety, Emotional Regulation
Interventions
10-minute visit with therapy dog and child life specialist handler
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Louisville
Other
Eligibility
4 Years to 12 Years
Enrollment
41 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Louisville, Kentucky
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 16, 2022 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM 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 5, 2023 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Canine Assisted Therapy to Reduce Emergency Care Provider Stress

NCT03628820
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Conditions
Stress, Anxiety
Interventions
Dog Therapy, Coloring
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
119 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 16, 2020 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional

Animal-Assisted Visitation Program Chlorhexidine Trial

NCT04171817
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Conditions
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Clostridium Difficile, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Interventions
Chlorhexidine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Other
Eligibility
3 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
45 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2026
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Baltimore, Maryland • St Louis, Missouri • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 30, 2026 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Animal Assisted Activity Program on Patients and Staff on an Inpatient Surgical Oncology Unit

NCT02363608
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Conditions
Postoperative Care
Interventions
standard post surgery care, Caring Canine program, baseline and post assessment
Other · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
146 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
Started 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 12, 2017 · Synced Sep 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EDT