Status:

COMPLETED

The Impact of an Animal-assisted Activity on the Stress Level of Hospitalized Children

Lead Sponsor:

Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

Conditions:

Hospitalization in Children

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-12 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this research is to study the effect of an animal-assisted activity (AAA) on the stress level of hospitalized children.

Detailed Description

A hospitalization is a major stressor in a child's life, which can have negative effects on recovery. It is assumed that animal-assisted interventions can have a positive effect on the level of stress...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • hospitalized in the Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
  • dutch and/or french speaking.

Exclusion

  • decreased immunity
  • multi-resistant germs
  • disturbed diabetes
  • fever of unknown origin
  • fear of animals
  • dogs or cats allergy
  • cognitive impairment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

14 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04663815

Start Date

April 1 2021

End Date

June 30 2021

Last Update

October 7 2021

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UZ Brussel

Jette, Belgium, 1090