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Animal-Assisted Therapy in Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorders

NCT06687850 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 13

Last updated 2024-11-14

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Summary

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effect of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on prosocial behavior and emotional regulation in children with developmental delay, behavioral concerns, or autism spectrum disorder. Service dog use in the pediatric population who have these concerns is increasing and more studies are indicated to determine best practice for incorporating canines into traditional therapy sessions to enhance therapeutic outcomes. The hypothesis for this study is that inclusion of the canine will enhance therapy sessions and produce a lasting effect on prosocial behavior and emotional regulation after AAT sessions have concluded.

Conditions

  • Pediatric Autism
  • Developmental Delay (Disorder)
  • Behavioral Concerns

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

animal assisted therapy

The canine was included in therapy sessions to determine the effect of the canine on prosocial behavior and emotional regulation in autistic children with varying verbality.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Michele Kilmer, DNP · University of Arkansas

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
3 Years
Max Age
21 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-05-01
Primary Completion
2023-08-31
Completion
2023-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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