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Neurological and Physiological Effects of Animal-assisted Therapy for Patients in a Minimally Conscious State

NCT06931665 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 26

Last updated 2025-12-18

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Summary

This study aims to explore the impact of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) on brain signal complexity in patients with minimally conscious state (MCS) by analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) entropy. MCS patients typically exhibit reduced brain entropy compared to healthy individuals, indicating lower brain complexity. The study will assess whether AAT can enhance this complexity, which is crucial for understanding consciousness levels. Entropy, a measure of randomness in brain activity, will be used to evaluate AAT's effectiveness. In addition, electrocardiography (ECG), electrodermal activity (EDA) and behavioral measurements will also be collected.

Conditions

  • Minimally Conscious State

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Animal Assisted Occupational Therapy

AAT is an ergotherapy including an animal. AAT is a specific type of Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) with a therapeutic aim.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Rehab Basel

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Basel

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-08
Primary Completion
2027-04-30
Completion
2027-04-30

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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