Behavioral Response of Therapy Dogs from Handlers’ Subconscious Displayed Behavior
Overview
Tab Title Description
Study type
ObservationalDescribes 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: 17-009412
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-009412
About this study
The purpose of this study is to:
- To determine if the handler’s behavior plays a part in how well a new therapy dog adapts to their role and handles the stress from the hospital environment.
- Investigate cortisol concentrations and ear temperature per and post visit for both handlers and therapy dogs.
- Observe physical signs of stress or comfortableness in both dogs and handlers during visits.
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:
New AAT team:
- Passed Pet Partners or Alliance of Therapy dog certification test
- Up to date on vaccines and has medical record present
- Able to make three consecutive shadowed hospital visits
- Team must be willing to wear a heart rate monitor during the sessions
- Must be able to speak and read English
- Must be 18 years or older
- Be willing to provide a saliva sample pre and post visit
Exclusion Criteria:
New AAT team:
- Failed Pet Partners or Alliance of Therapy dog certification test
- Not up to date on vaccines and/or incomplete medical records
- Unable to make three consecutive shadowed hospital visits
- Unwilling to answer questionnaires, wear a heart rate monitor, provide a saliva sample, and ear temperature
- Unable to speak and read English
- Younger than 18 years
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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