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NCT03249116 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Assessing Mechanisms of Anxiety Reduction in Animal-assisted Interventions
A NA study, sponsored by Tufts University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 75
- Enrollment target
NCT03249116 is a NA study that has completed, run by Tufts University. The registered enrollment target is 75 participants.
The verdict
NCT03249116, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Tufts University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 75 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Adolescence and young adulthood is a critical period for the development of social anxiety, which is often linked to other mental health challenges such as depression, mood disorders, and substance abuse. Initial evidence suggests that interacting with animals can reduce stress and anxiety, but no research has tested whether this benefit extends to adolescents at risk for social anxiety disorder. Additionally, researchers and clinicians do not understand what mechanism is responsible for anxiety reduction in animal-assisted interventions (AAIs). Therefore, the objectives of this study are to explore the specific mechanisms by which interacting with a therapy dog reduces anxiety, and to test whether such an interaction reduces anxiety in adolescents with varying levels of social anxiety.
Interventions
- OTHER animal-assisted intervention
- OTHER active control
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 75 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-10-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-09-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03249116
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03249116 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 75 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Tufts University, which has 163 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which animal-assisted intervention is the first listed.
NCT03249116 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03249116 about?
NCT03249116 is a clinical study titled "Assessing Mechanisms of Anxiety Reduction in Animal-assisted Interventions". Adolescence and young adulthood is a critical period for the development of social anxiety, which is often linked to other mental health challenges such as depression, mood disorders, and substance abuse. Initial evidence suggests that interacting with animals can reduce stress and anxiety, but no r...
What is the current status of trial NCT03249116?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 75 participants. The study started on 2017-10-01. Estimated completion is 2019-09-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03249116?
The interventions under investigation include: animal-assisted intervention (OTHER), active control (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03249116?
This trial is sponsored by Tufts University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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