NCT05788783 Feasibility of a Dog Training Therapy Program in UC Outpatient Youth Receiving Psychiatric Services
| NCT ID | NCT05788783 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Chicago |
| Condition | Emotion Regulation |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-02-26 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 48 participants in total. It began in 2024-02-26 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this pilot project is to test for initial efficacy of the Recovery \& Care Canine-Assisted Therapy program that has been developed and implemented in Lawrence Hall, a Chicago-based residential treatment center for maltreated youth. In this study, the investigators test the feasibility, acceptability, and short-term efficacy of expanding the program to a group of youth currently in outpatient treatment for social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Results from this project will provide preliminary evidence of whether a structured, goal-oriented intervention program focused on dog training activities has direct impact on increasing youth emotional self-regulation, impulse control, and self-efficacy, which are important targets for intervention among youth with mental health problems. If successful, this project could lead to a larger, randomized control clinical trials study that tests the longitudinal impact of the program that could further lead to national dissemination of the Recovery \& Care curriculum as an alternative therapeutic approach.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving outpatient mental health services at the University of Chicago or have received outpatient mental health services from the community in the last 12 months. * Available for scheduling during the entire 6-week intervention program * Interest in participating in the program Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive, psychiatric, or physical condition or limitation that would prevent participation. * Severe animal allergy * Animal phobia * History of mistreatment of animals. * Above-average scores on both measures of behavioral regulation and emotional regulation * WASI t-score of intellectual ability \< 60.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05788783 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 8 Years or older, up to 17 Years, studying Emotion Regulation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05788783 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05788783 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kjacobso@bsd.uchicago.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05788783 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Chicago, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05788783 clinical trial?
NCT05788783 is sponsored by University of Chicago. The trial plans to enroll 48 participants.