F90.0 F90.1 F91 F92
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: A total sample of 24 children is planned in the clinical cohort. Participants will take part in a weekly training program based on a standardized and manualized dog-assisted group therapy int
Sponsors
Uniklinikum Erlangen
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
9 Years to 13 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Clinical diagnosis of a disruptive behavior disorder (ICD-10: F90.0, F90.1, F91, F92).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exceeding or falling below the specified age range, as well as refusal to participate by either the parents or the child. Further exclusion criteria include insufficient ability to speak and read German fluently, intellectual disability (IQ = 70), allergy to dog hair, or fear of dogs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility: Dropout rate, adherence, response rate Acceptance: Satisfaction ratings by participants, parents, therapist, and the nursing and educational care team Implementation and preliminary effectiveness: Component evaluation by participants, parents, therapist, and the nursing and educational care team | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| In addition, a number of variables will be explored regarding their associations with the primary study outcomes. Parent-reported measures: Aggressive and oppositional behavior, attention problems, and prosocial behavior. Child-reported measures: Aggressive and oppositional behavior, attention problems, and empathy. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactSarah Bertelshofer
Uniklinikum Erlangen
Outcome results
None listed