Man's best friend as therapy: dog training program tested for Veterans' PTSD
NCT ID NCT07542431
First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study is testing whether adopting and training a shelter dog can reduce PTSD symptoms and improve mental health in veterans. 120 veterans with self-reported PTSD or other mental health conditions will attend eight one-hour dog training sessions over 10 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD symptoms, stress, and brain activity before and after the program.
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Florida Atlantic University
RECRUITINGBoca Raton, Florida, 33431, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
dog adoption and training program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug, animal-assisted approach to ease PTSD and related mental health symptoms in veterans.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-arm study with no placebo group, so results may be due to other factors. It also requires adopting a dog, which may not suit everyone.
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