Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:56 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-30 @ 5:57 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06968351
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-08-01
First Post:
2025-05-05
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
A Pilot Study on Animal-Assisted Intervention in Correctional Settings
Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Animal-Assisted Intervention: An Effectiveness Study Using Qualitative and Quantitative Measures on Offenders With Mental Illnesses in Hong Kong
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2025-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief 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.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: