Can training a service dog heal invisible wounds? military study investigates

NCT ID NCT03907254

Summary

This study looked at whether learning to train a future service dog, combined with standard medical care, could help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-concussive symptoms in military members. Researchers enrolled 156 participants to measure changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life over a 10-week program. They also collected blood samples to look for biological changes related to stress and recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States

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