Plain-English translation of NCT05608551 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether adding an animal into trauma-focused group therapy helps children and teenagers stay motivated and complete their treatment. Young people with post-traumatic stress symptoms are randomly assigned to either attend a 10-week group therapy program that includes an animal, or a standard 10-week group therapy program without an animal. Researchers want to see if the animal helps kids feel more comfortable, stay engaged, and finish therapy successfully.
Many young people stop therapy early or struggle to stay motivated when processing traumatic experiences. This study explores whether including a therapy animal in group sessions could help children feel safer, more connected, and more willing to continue their healing journey.
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If you join this study, you'll attend a 10-week group therapy program that meets weekly with other young people who've experienced trauma. You'll be randomly placed in either the group with a therapy animal present or the standard therapy group. Throughout the program, you'll complete questionnaires about how motivated you feel and how well you're doing. Your parent or guardian will also attend three separate meetings to support your healing journey.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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