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NCT02343731 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Dogs as Probiotics
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of Arizona.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT02343731 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by University of Arizona. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants.
The verdict
NCT02343731, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Arizona.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Studies show that family members share as much or more of the composition of their microbiota (the trillions of micro-organisms in our guts) with their dogs as they do with each other (Song et. al. 2013). This shows that the introduction of dogs into home environments has a profound impact on the human microbiota. Additionally, many studies show that children raised with dogs are less likely than others to develop a range of immune-mediated disorders, including asthma and allergies (Ownby, Johnson, and Peterson 2002; Almqvist et al. 2003; Havstad et al. 2011). This suggests that dogs can serve as probiotics for children by appropriately training their immune systems not to produce inflammation in response to harmless stimuli. What is not known, however, is whether the same is true for elderly populations and dogs. Thus, this study seeks to explore whether dogs might also improve the physical and mental health of elderly adults by improving the structure and function of their microbiota. The investigators propose a pilot/proof of concept study to investigate whether dogs might improve the physical and mental health of elderly adults via changing (improving) the structure and function of their microbiota (gut flora). The investigators propose a pre-post study design that among 20 elderly individuals (aged 50 and older) to investigate the probiotic effect that dogs might have on these individuals. The investigators are particularly interested to know whether introducing a dog into a home where one has not lived in the recent past increases the "positive" microorganisms in the guts of the humans living with them. The investigators will also measure the changes in markers of inflammation (from blood samples) as well as the changes in self-reported scores of depression, frailty, physical activity, and general health and well-being mobility among human participants. In order to assess any effects in the animal study participants, the investigators will also collect and ana
Interventions
- OTHER Introduction of a dog into the home
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-09 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02343731
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02343731 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Arizona, which has 349 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Introduction of a dog into the home is the first listed.
NCT02343731 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02343731 about?
NCT02343731 is a clinical study titled "Dogs as Probiotics". Studies show that family members share as much or more of the composition of their microbiota (the trillions of micro-organisms in our guts) with their dogs as they do with each other (Song et. al. 2013). This shows that the introduction of dogs into home environments has a profound impact on the hu...
What is the current status of trial NCT02343731?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2015-01. Estimated completion is 2015-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02343731?
The interventions under investigation include: Introduction of a dog into the home (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02343731?
This trial is sponsored by University of Arizona, which has 349 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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