A Study to Evaluate Animal-assisted Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation
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: 21-005175
NCT ID: NCT05046574
About this study
The objectives of this study are to investigate the effects of the integration of dog-assisted therapy in stroke rehabilitation on the quality of life, depression, anxiety, motivation, functional recovery, and physiology (hear rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), oxytocin, cortisol, tympanic ear temperature) on patients with a stroke and to measure the effects of participating in AAT activities on dogs’ physiology (HR, HRV, oxytocin, cortisol, tympanic ear temperature) and behavior.
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:
- Patient must be 18 years of age or older.
- Patient must be in the comprehensive in-patient stroke rehabilitation program.
- Patient must have a stroke from any cause.
- Patients must be able and willing to give informed consent.
- Patients must be able to speak English as the questionnaires being used are only available in English.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient who has a pacemaker.
- Patient who is pregnant.
- Patient who is deemed inappropriate to the study by the medical professional.
- Patient who is unable to give informed consent.
- Patient who is unable to speak English.
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Eligibility last updated 5/24/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
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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