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Canine-Assisted Therapy for Behavioral Disorders

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Research Sponsored by University of Chicago

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 1-month post-intervention

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial project tests if a therapy program involving dog training helps maltreated youth improve emotional self-regulation, impulse control & self-efficacy. Success could lead to wider use of the program.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for young people at Lawrence Hall receiving in-patient services. They must be able to give informed assent, stay for the full 6-week program, and attend at least one session if assigned to the canine therapy group. It's not suitable for those with severe cognitive or psychiatric conditions, animal allergies or phobias, or a history of mistreating animals.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares Recovery & Care Canine-Assisted Therapy—a structured program involving dog training activities—with usual treatment methods. The focus is on improving emotional self-regulation, impulse control, and self-efficacy among youth with mental health issues.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves therapy dogs rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional distress or allergic reactions if they have unknown allergies.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 1-month post-intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 1-month post-intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 1-month post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Emotional Stroop

Change in Flanker Task

Change in Negative Affect

+4 more

Secondary outcome measures

Attendance and Attrition

Change in Attitudes towards Pets

Change in Positive Affect

+1 more

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Waitlist controlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Half of youth will receive treatment as usual.

Group II: Active interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Half of youth will be assigned to the active Recovery & Care Canine-Assisted Therapy intervention arm.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Canine Therapy CorpsUNKNOWN

University of ChicagoLead Sponsor

1,004 Previous Clinical Trials

819,717 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Emotion Regulation

72 Patients Enrolled for Emotion Regulation

Canine-Therapy CorpUNKNOWN

1 Previous Clinical Trials

72 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Emotion Regulation

72 Patients Enrolled for Emotion Regulation

Media Library

Recovery & Care Canine-Assisted Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05840198 — N/A

Emotion Regulation Research Study Groups: Active intervention, Waitlist control

Emotion Regulation Clinical Trial 2023: Recovery & Care Canine-Assisted Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05840198 — N/A

Recovery & Care Canine-Assisted Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05840198 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this medical experiment permit individuals over 75 to take part?

"This clinical trial is exclusively for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17. Additionally, there are 24 other studies that cater to minors below 18 years old as well as 27 trials available for those over 65."

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What is the current enrollment quota for this experiment?

"Affirmative. The online registry hosted by clinicaltrials.gov confirms that recruitment is underway for this trial, which was initially posted on May 24th 2023 and updated as recently as August 9th 2023. Currently, 60 participants are required at 1 site."

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What is the central aim of this experiment?

"The chief result of this experiment, which will be measured over a one-month period following the intervention, is Change in Emotional Stroop. Additionally, Attendance and Attrition (number of absences/dropouts), Positive Affect (self-report items on current mood) and Significant Event Report (disruptive behaviours & disciplinary actions) form part of the secondary outcomes to assess."

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Who qualifies to participate in this research program?

"This study seeks to enrol 60 minors aged 12-17 who are receiving inpatient care at Lawrence Hall. Candidates must provide consent and complete baseline assessments, while those assigned to the Recovery & Care intervention group need attend one of six sessions over a 6-week period for it's duration."

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Are there any remaining vacancies in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this research is looking for volunteers, with the trial having been posted on May 24th 2023 and last updated August 9th 2023. 60 individuals are needed between 1 facility to participate in this experiment."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

LH Canine Therapy Study

2023. "LH Canine Therapy Study". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05840198.