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