Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Animal-assisted Therapy on the Physical Function and Communication of Adults With Autism
Lead Sponsor:
Daniel Collado-Mateo
Collaborating Sponsors:
Asociación de Padres de Personas Con Autismo (APNA)
Asociación Nuevo Horizonte
Conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim is to evaluate the effects of a dog-assisted therapy program on physical function and communication in a sample comprised of 24 adults with autism spectrum disorder. The sample will be divided...
Detailed Description
The intervention program will consist of 20 sessions conducted twice a week in the facilities of the collaborator associations. Each session will be conducted in groups of 3 participants and will last...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Older than 40 years
- With autism spectrum disorder
- Able to walk autonomously, without help from other people.
- Able to climb and descent stairs autonomously, without help from other people.
Exclusion
- Medical condition that contraindicates the proximity or contact with the animals with the animals on the part of the user.
- Allergy to dog epithelium.
- Phobias to dogs.
- History of aggression to animals.
- Users who do not submit a signed informed consent form.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 26 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 15 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04859998
Start Date
April 26 2021
End Date
July 15 2021
Last Update
April 26 2021
Active Locations (1)
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King Juan Carlos University
Móstoles, Madrid, Spain, 28933