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Pet therapy brings comfort to dementia patients in care homes

NCT ID NCT03946696

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Aberdeen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2022

Finished

Dec 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

People with moderate and severe dementia living in a care home; who are visited by therapy-animal teams.

Ages

55 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. People diagnosed with moderate and severe dementia living in a nursing home, age range 55-100. 2. The above-mentioned participants who receive therapy-animal services. Exclusion Criteria: 1. People with other medical conditions who receive visits from therapy-animals and who do not reside in a care home. 2. People with dementia who do not reside in a care home. 3. People with dementia younger than 55 years old who live in their own home.

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Conditions

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dementia

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Dementia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 2ZB, United Kingdom

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