Contribution of Animal-assisted Intervention in Oral Healthcare for Disabled Patients (YODA) (NCT05577234) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Contribution of Animal-assisted Intervention in Oral Healthcare for Disabled Patients (YODA)
France50 participantsStarted 2023-03-24
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether animal-assisted therapy during 2 care sessions then facilitates conventional ambulatory management without animal assistance in anxious uncooperative children with autism.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Minors aged ≥ 6 to ≤ 17 years,
* Carriers of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
* Child with an average Venham scale score ≥ 3 at the end of the care of the inclusion session
* Who accept the presence of the dog
* Who declare having been in contact with a dog in the past
* Consent from the child's legal guardians for the child's participation in the study,
* Be affiliated to a social security scheme in their own name or be the legal guardian of a person with parental authority.
* A state of health requiring a simple, non-complex dental procedure (preventive, carious, traumatic or orthodontic care, excluding complex surgery in the operating theatre)
* A state of health requiring a dental treatment protocol consisting of at least 3 scheduled treatment sessions spaced at least 7 days and no more than 21 days apart.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Child with dog allergy
* Cynophobia
* Who claims never to have been exposed to a dog (allergy risk not assessed)
* Patient on AME
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Average anxiety
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 months