Paws for thought: therapy dogs may ease ADHD symptoms in kids
NCT ID NCT05102344
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether adding therapy dogs to standard social skills training could help children with ADHD. 39 children participated, comparing dog-assisted sessions to training alone. Researchers measured ADHD symptoms, self-esteem, and social skills, and also looked at stress hormone levels to understand how the body responds.
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University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California, 92697, United States
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