Status:
COMPLETED
Canine-assisted ANxiety Reduction IN Emergency
Lead Sponsor:
Indiana University
Conditions:
Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if dogs can reduce the anxiety level of patients in the emergency department.
Detailed Description
Patients will score their pain, anxiety, and depression. A dog will then come into the patient's room for approximately 15 minutes after which the patient will score his/her pain, anxiety, and depress...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Research staff will screen for inclusion criterion by asking the care providers if they agree with this statement, "I believe this patient is experiencing moderate or greater anxiety".
Exclusion
- Extreme intoxication, agitation that precludes conversation with the patient, fear of dogs, dog bite, allergy to dogs.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 21 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 4 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03471429
Start Date
December 21 2017
End Date
April 4 2018
Last Update
September 21 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202