Status:
COMPLETED
Human-Animal Interaction to Promote Recovery Following Pediatric Brain Injury
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Collaborating Sponsors:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Conditions:
Brain Injuries
Acquired Brain Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
6+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study evaluates the addition of therapy dogs in inpatient physical and occupational therapy. Data will be collected across 10 PT and 10 OT sessions, half of which will incorporate a therapy dog.
Detailed Description
Children with acquired brain injuries (ABI) treated on an inpatient rehabilitation unit are at significant risk for long term functional impairment, highlighting the importance of maximizing the effec...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis: Participants must be on the inpatient rehabilitation unit for treatment of an acquired brain injury (TBI, brain tumor, infection, stroke, etc)
- Consent: The family must provide informed consent by parents or legal guardians
- Assent: The adolescent must provide a signature indicating assent to participate in the study.
- Age at time of screening: 6 years old and older with no upper limit
- Responsiveness: Rancho score greater than 2 (or equivalent) at the time of enrollment (as noted in medical chart)
Exclusion
- Animals: Participant has a significant allergy to dogs or have a significant fear of dogs.
- Disease: Participant has a communicable disease that may pose a risk to dog or dog handler or a compromised immune system where interacting with dog and/or handler would be of significant risk to patient.
- Responsiveness: Rancho score of 2 (or equivalent) or less
- Cognitive issues: Participants with pre-injury/pre-diagnosis of developmental delay, autism, and/or patients who are non-verbal will be excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 6 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 31 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
4 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04016961
Start Date
August 6 2019
End Date
July 31 2021
Last Update
June 17 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229