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Impact of Therapy Dogs on Child Anxiety and Behavior During Local Anesthesia for Dental Procedures

RecruitingNAAges 4 Years - 12 YearsAllUniversity of Michigan
NCT06725134 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Therapy dogs in dental offices might help anxious children during dental care. Therapy dogs might help children during injection of local anesthetic, when we inject numbing medication before working on the teeth. The goal of this study is to learn if having a therapy dog with a child during the injection of numbing medication helps children to be more comfortable at the dentist's office. This study is of children who need dental care using local anesthesia. Study participant's behavioral reactions and heart rate during injection of local anesthetic with and without having a therapy dog present will be recorded and children and their guardians will be asked a few short questions about the injection and therapy dog after injection.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: children aged 4- to 12-years * Health status: healthy children without significant medical conditions (ASA I or ASA II) * Dental procedure: children scheduled for at least two dental procedures requiring local anesthesia * Consent: written informed consent from the parent or legal guardian * Verbal assent from potential subjects age 4-9 years; written assent for children age 10-12 years Exclusion Criteria: * Allergies: children with known allergies to dogs or animal dander * Children with a fear or phobia of dogs * Children with a behavioral disorder which may negatively impact response to the presence of a therapy dog * Previous exposure: children who have previously undergone dental procedures with local anesthesia in the presence of a therapy dog * Medical conditions: children with medical conditions that might affect their vital signs independently of the dental procedure (e.g., heart conditions) * Parental discomfort: cases where parents are uncomfortable with the presence of a therapy dog during the procedure * Advanced behavior guidance is indicated: children whose behavior for dental examination is classified as "Definitely Negative" (Frankl 1)
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What it tests

  • Therapy dog presence
  • Standard-of-care basic behavior guidance
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Where

1 site
University of Michigan School of Dentistry Children's Clinic
Ann Arbor, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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