Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Owning a Service Dog on Military Veterans With PTSD
Lead Sponsor:
University of Aarhus
Conditions:
Physiological Responses
Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The study aims to investigate the effects of a service dog on military veterans with post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). The investigators will use non-invasive measures of the physiological respon...
Detailed Description
The investigators will measure and compare the immediate effect of the presence of the dog, on days with low stress and high stress, using non-invasive measures of the physiological response, diary no...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Have been deployed in a war zone
- Fulfil criteria for PTSD
- Fulfil criteria for receiving a certified service dog
- If having a service dog, they must have owned the dog for more than 6 months, and the dog must be at leat 2 years of age
Exclusion
- Use of alcohol or drugs to an extent that it affects the ability to attend to ordinary daily activities
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 17 2022
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05208008
Start Date
January 17 2022
End Date
December 31 2024
Last Update
May 8 2024
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Karen Thodberg
Højslev, Denmark, 7840