Status:

RECRUITING

A Pilot Study on Animal-Assisted Intervention in Correctional Settings

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Collaborating Sponsors:

Hong Kong Correctional Services Department

Conditions:

Psychological Wellbeing

Animal-assisted Intervention

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress are particularly prevalent among incarcerated individuals and are considered risk factors for recidivism. Leveraging the n...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • persons-in-custody
  • aged 18 or older
  • understand Cantonese

Exclusion

  • an allergy, a fear, or a dislike toward dogs
  • a history of aggression toward animals
  • a criminal history involving animals
  • a history of neurodevelopmental disorders
  • active psychosis or mania
  • active suicidality

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 2 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

156 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06968351

Start Date

June 2 2025

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

August 1 2025

Active Locations (1)

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Hong Kong Correctional Services Department

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 00000