Post-traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universiteit Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Shared inclusion criteria between all participating veteran subjects are; all subjects must be military or ex-military personnel, at least 18 years of age, of mixed sex, capable of giving written consent for participation, and be in possession of a service dog from 'Stichting Hulphond Nederland. For partners of veterans the inclusion criteria are at least 18 years of age, currently in a relationship with military or ex-military personnel, who is in possession of a service dog from Stichting Hulphond Nederland, and capable of giving written consent for participation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for all adult subjects are, younger than 18 years of age, not mentally capable of giving written consent, and pregnancy during the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oxytocin level in saliva PTSD questionnaire Family system questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cortisol level in saliva Cortisol level in hair Quality of life questionnaire Sleep quality questionnaire Human dog attachment questionnaire Relationship satisfaction questionnaire Children mental health questionnaire Service dog retirement interviews Heartrate Heart rate variability Activity Telomerlength in buccal membrane of service dogs and companion dogs | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed