Status:

COMPLETED

Dog Assisted Therapy Program for Children With ADHD

Lead Sponsor:

Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina

Conditions:

Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity

Animal Assisted Therapy

Eligibility:

All Genders

7-12 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of AAT intervention in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), in terms of improving functionality, ADHD-associated sympto...

Detailed Description

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of Animal Assisted Therapy (with therapy dogs) in in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The investigators cond...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 7 and 12 years old (included).
  • Diagnosis of ADHD confirmed at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
  • Intelligence quotient of 80 or higher.
  • Delivery of the information sheet and signature of the informed consent.

Exclusion

  • If in the initial interview they declared having allergy or fear of dogs.
  • History of aggression towards animals.
  • Co-morbidity with other disorders (conduct disorders, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety disorder or depression).
  • If the treatment regimen was modified during the intervention period.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 27 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06496685

Start Date

December 1 2018

End Date

April 27 2023

Last Update

July 15 2024

Active Locations (2)

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1

Centre Atenció Primària Bordeta-Magraners

Lleida, Spain, 25001

2

Salut Mental Infanto-Juvenil Sant Joan de Déu Terres de Lleida

Lleida, Spain, 25001