Impact of Inclusion of a Dog as Part of the Fibromyalgia Treatment Program
Overview
Tab Title Description
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: 16-006296
NCT ID: NCT03042728
Sponsor Protocol Number: 16-006296
About this study
In this study the investigators hypothesize that the presence of a Mayo Clinic certified therapy dog will provide additional benefits to patients suffering from fibromyalgia currently enrolled in the Mayo Clinic Fibromyalgia Program.
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 diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at our Fibromyalgia Clinic
- Patients actively being seen at the Fibromyalgia Clinic
- Able and willing to give informed consent
- Able to speak English
- Able to complete questionnaires
- No fear or allergy of dogs
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnoses of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or dementia
- Individuals who decline to participate in the study
- Individuals that are severely allergic to or fearful of dogs
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 Arya Mohabbat, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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