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Service dogs put to the test for veteran PTSD relief

NCT ID NCT05900479

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

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether trained service dogs can help reduce PTSD symptoms in military veterans. 150 veterans who already qualified for a service dog are randomly assigned to receive one or to a waitlist. Researchers track their PTSD severity, depression, and overall well-being over 15 months to see if the dogs make a real difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
trained service dog
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that service dogs are a helpful addition to standard PTSD treatments for veterans.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (150 people) and results may not apply to all veterans. The study is not yet complete, so benefits are not confirmed.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

152 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Applied for and approved to receive a psychiatric service dog from Canine Companions, K9s For Warriors, or America's VetDogs * First service dog (not a successor service dog) * Military service * Honorable discharge or current honorable service * Diagnosis of PTSD * No conviction of any crimes against animals * Able to follow the approved study timeline for randomization

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Conditions

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combat disorder Human-Animal Bond post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Animal-human bonding Combat stress disorders Stress disorders, post-traumatic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona, 85719, United States

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