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Wildlife and Wellbeing: An Animal-Assisted Intervention for Veterans With PTSD
NCT04116489 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study investigates a novel approach to animal-assisted interventions through a series of wildlife immersion activities (wildlife observation, wildlife rehabilitation and bird feeding/watching) for veterans who have suffered trauma as part of their military duty. Findings from this study will advance scientific knowledge about the benefits of wildlife activities for veterans with PTSD including the acceptability, feasibility, safety and preliminary influence on physical and mental well-being. The findings will be instrumental in advancing a new area of health intervention research for veterans in settings that are publicly accessible and family-oriented for sustainable, low-cost interventions with potential application in other populations.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Forest walk
- OTHER Wildlife rehabilitation
- OTHER Wildlife sanctuary observation
- OTHER Bird feeding and watching
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- University of Massachusetts Medical School — Worcester
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 19 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-07-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04116489
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04116489 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 200 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Forest walk is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04116489 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04116489 about?
NCT04116489 is a clinical study titled "Wildlife and Wellbeing: An Animal-Assisted Intervention for Veterans With PTSD". This study investigates a novel approach to animal-assisted interventions through a series of wildlife immersion activities (wildlife observation, wildlife rehabilitation and bird feeding/watching) for veterans who have suffered trauma as part of their military duty. Findings from this study will ad...
What is the current status of trial NCT04116489?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 19 participants. The study started on 2019-07-05. Estimated completion is 2022-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04116489 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04116489?
The interventions under investigation include: Forest walk (OTHER), Wildlife rehabilitation (OTHER), Wildlife sanctuary observation (OTHER), Bird feeding and watching (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04116489?
This trial is sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 200 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04116489 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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