Clinical trial for Trauma Injury
Official title Therapy Dog Visits for Patients Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06812247
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether visits from therapy dogs can lower pain and anxiety in patients with traumatic injuries.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a patient at Boston Medical Center who has a recent serious injury and is staying in the hospital.
- What's involved
- You will meet a friendly therapy dog during your hospital stay. The visits are short and you can choose when to meet the dog. The study team will ask you how you feel about pain and anxiety before and after the visits.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts as long as you stay in the hospital. You will have a few visits with the dog and will fill out short questionnaires during your stay.
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 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients admitted to the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (TACS) service following a trauma
- English or Spanish speaking
- Able to provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Fear of dogs, allergy to dogs
- Immunocompromised
- Contact precautions
- Delirious, intubated, or otherwise unable to consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, but 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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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