Clinical Trial

A Pilot Study on Animal-Assisted Intervention in Correctional Settings

Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated August 1, 2025 (before its estimated December 31, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress are particularly prevalent among incarcerated individuals and are considered risk factors for recidivism. Leveraging the natural human-animal bond, animal-assisted intervention (AAI) offers a less threatening alternative to engage incarcerated individuals and address their mental health needs. As an initial effort to help promote rehabilitative security in Hong Kong, the current study examines the acceptability and effectiveness of a brief animal-assisted program among offenders in local secured facilities.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-05-05.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-07-29
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06968351
Lead Sponsor The University of Hong Kong
Collaborators: Hong Kong Correctional Services Department
Conditions Psychological Wellbeing, Animal-assisted Intervention
Enrollment 156 participants
Start Date 2025-06-02
Primary Completion 2025-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-08-01