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Equine Assisted Therapy for PTSD

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Waitlist Available
Led By Anne MC Barnfield, PhD
Research Sponsored by Western University, Canada
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study whether Equine Assisted Therapy can help improve the well-being of military veterans and first responders diagnosed with PTSD.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for military veterans and first responders who have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Participants must confirm their diagnosis and status through self-reporting and membership in the Occupational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) group or a similar organization.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is examining Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) as a treatment to improve social, emotional, and psychological well-being of participants with PTSD. The therapy's effectiveness will be measured using tests, questionnaires, and follow-up interviews after a series of EAT sessions.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves therapy with horses rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, there may be risks associated with interacting with animals such as allergies or injuries.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Understanding of effects/effectiveness of EAT for PTSD.
Secondary outcome measures
Understanding of effects/effectiveness of EAT for PTSD-related moods and emotions.
Understanding of effects/effectiveness of EAT for PTSD-related self esteem issues.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) treatment group

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Western University, CanadaLead Sponsor
239 Previous Clinical Trials
57,479 Total Patients Enrolled
Anne MC Barnfield, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorWestern University

Media Library

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02816788 — N/A
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Study Groups: Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02816788 — N/A
Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02816788 — 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 clinical investigation have any openings for participants?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, the trial is currently in progress and accepting participants - it was first published on June 20th 2017 and edited as recently as August 21st 2022."

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What is the current participant capacity for this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. As indicated by clinicaltrials.gov, this research is currently recruiting participants who were initially posted on June 20th 2017 and last updated on August 21st 2022. 26 patients are being sought after from a single medical centre."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Oregon
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Western University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Investigation of Equine Assisted Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Anne Barnfield 2017. "Investigation of Equine Assisted Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02816788.
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