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Paws for thought: cat training program shows promise for youth with disabilities

NCT ID NCT05950672

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Oregon State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new program where early adolescents with developmental disabilities learned to train their family cat using positive reinforcement. The goal was to see if the training could improve the cat's attachment to the child and give the child a sense of responsibility. 36 families took part, with some in the training group and others as a control. The study focused on cat behavior and child participation, not on direct health outcomes for the child.

What this could mean

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Active substance
cat assisted training (positive reinforcement-based training)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, accessible way to support children with developmental disabilities using family cats.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 36 participants and no phase. Results may not apply to other families or settings, and the main focus was on cat behavior, not direct child outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2023

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Child with a developmental disability per parental report. * Family owns a family cat. Exclusion Criteria: * Can not follow instructions.

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Conditions

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developmental disability

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Cat intervention group Control group

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oregon State University

    Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, United States

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