Pet therapy brings comfort to dementia patients in care homes
NCT ID NCT03946696
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether visits from therapy animals can improve mood, behavior, and quality of life for people with moderate to severe dementia living in nursing homes. Researchers observed 20 participants and compared animal visits to other activities. The goal was to see if animal-assisted therapy eases symptoms like agitation and sadness.
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University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 2ZB, United Kingdom