Clinical Trial

Efficacy of a Dog Assisted Group Intervention in Elderly with Unwanted Loneliness

Study acronym: AAI
Active, Not Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated March 12, 2025 (before its estimated February 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a dog-assisted group intervention in elderly people with unwanted loneliness; in terms of improving the perception of unwanted loneliness and emotional well-being. To analyze whether differences are obtained in social support and to determine the satisfaction of the participants. Participants will be recruited from a Primary Health Care Center. These objectives will be accomplished through a randomized clinical trial, single blind, two-arm study of AAT for elderly people with unwanted loneliness.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-03-04.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06860412
Lead Sponsor Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Conditions Loneliness, Elderly (people Aged 65 or More), Animal Assisted Therapy
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2025-02-12
Primary Completion 2026-02 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-03-12