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Can dogs help teens with anxiety and depression? new study says maybe

NCT ID NCT07663916

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding dog-assisted therapy to usual care helps teens aged 12-18 with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. 70 teens in a day hospital were randomly assigned to either get dog therapy plus usual care or usual care alone. The therapy involved eight 45-minute sessions with a trained dog. Researchers measured changes in emotional regulation, anxiety, and overall functioning.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dog-assisted therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, engaging way to help teens in mental health day hospitals feel calmer and more motivated during treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The therapy is an add-on, not a standalone treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

70 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years * Receiving treatment at a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day Hospital * Willingness and motivation to participate in the intervention * Written informed consent provided by the participant and their legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: * Estimated intelligence quotient (IQ) below 80 * Allergy to dogs * Fear of dogs or animal phobia * History of aggressive behavior towards animals

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder depressive disorder eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders mental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Anxiety disorders Depressive disorders Eating disorders Emotional dysregulation Mental health disorders in adolescents

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Clinic de Barcelona

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08036, Spain

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