The effectiveness of Animal Assisted Therapy in adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Explorative study towards the effects of Animal Assisted Therapy in adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON24083

Enrollment

Registered

2016-06-09

Start date

2014-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder Animal Assisted Therapy Dogs Stress

Interventions

The AAT program exists of ten weekly one-on-one sessions, with a duration of 60 minutes per session. The therapist follows a strict therapy protocol. The therapy dog that is present in the therapy ses

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A primary diagnosis within the autism spectrum is required for participation in the study. The participants must be diagnosed through, a semi-structured interview based on the DSM-V criteria and the ADI-R Age between 18-60. WAIS-IV score > 80. Participants suffer from stress (PSS > 20), and overal psychological distress (SCL-90 > 133).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Psychosis High Suicide risk Fear of dogs Medicin that involves the ingredient cortison Involving other treatment than AAT during the 20 weeks of research

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Stress (self-reported, salivary measurements, heart rate variablity measurements) Psychological distress (self reported) Self-confidence (self reported) Autistic traits (self reported)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Video analysis	—

Contacts

Public ContactCarolien Wijker

Gezondheidslaan 65

c.wijker@ggzoostbrabant.nl0412-848325

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)