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Paws for thought: dogs may boost social skills in kids with ADHD

NCT ID NCT05102344

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Irvine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding a therapy dog to standard social skills training could help children with ADHD. Thirty-nine children took part, some receiving dog-assisted sessions and others only social skills training. Researchers measured ADHD symptoms, self-esteem, and stress hormone levels to see if the dogs made a difference.

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Active substance
Animal Assisted Intervention with dogs
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to help children with ADHD improve social skills and reduce symptoms.
What could go wrong
This was a small pilot study with only 39 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of adding a dog may be small or temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

39 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Aug 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 9 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Meets research criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD based on the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia (K-SADS) * Has never taken stimulant medication or has had at least a 6 week 'wash-out' period from stimulant medicines not related to enrollment in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Is currently taking stimulant medications or has taken stimulant medications within the last 6 weeks * Allergy to dogs * Significant fear of dogs * Family history or history of cruelty to animals * Meets research criteria for a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on the K-SADS and Autism Specturm Rating Scale (ASRS) total raw score in the 'severe range' * Meets research criteria for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder on the K-SADS * Meets research criteria for a diagnosis of Schizophrenia on the K-SADS

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Conditions

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Contacts and locations

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  • University of California, Irvine

    Irvine, California, 92697, United States

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