A Study to Evaluate Animal-assisted Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation

Overview

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
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Arya Mohabbat, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Arya Mohabbat, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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