Animal Assisted Therapy Intervention for Hospitalized Patients in a Tertiary Care Center
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 16-007730
NCT ID: NCT02959632
Sponsor Protocol Number: 16-007730
About this study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the common symptoms leading to an Animal Assisted Therapy consult, and to measure its (AAT) influence on the symptoms and feelings of hospitalized patients.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria: (Patients):
- Patients admitted to St Mary's or Methodist Hospital and subsequently referred for AAT.
- Subjects undergoing Animal Assisted Therapy as part of their standard care.
- Patients 18-80 years of age.
- Patients who are able to read and answer pre- and post-intervention survey questionnaire and satisfaction survey.
Inclusion Criteria (Care Team Members):
- Care team members of the study participants.
- 18-80 years of age.
- Who are able to read and answer pre- and post-intervention survey questionnaire and satisfaction survey.
Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria (Patients):
- Patients with diagnoses of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dementia.
- Unable to give consent.
- Pregnant women (as verbalized by participant).
Exclusion Criteria (Care Team Members):
- Care team members of the study participants who do not want to participate.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Brent Bauer, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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