NCT02816788

Brief Summary

In partnership with SARI Therapeutic Riding (SARI TR) and other equine therapy locations, Brescia University College, at the University of Western Ontario, will study the use of Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) for military veterans and "first reponders" (emergency services personell) diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Data will be collected through tests and questionnaires, and follow-up interviews with participants. It is expected that after a series of EAT sessions, the social, emotional and psychological well-being of participants will be improved and PTSD symptoms alleviated.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
4

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2017

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 16, 2016

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 29, 2016

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 20, 2017

Completed
6.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 19, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 19, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

March 22, 2024

Status Verified

March 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

6.8 years

First QC Date

June 16, 2016

Last Update Submit

March 20, 2024

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Keywords

PTSDEquine Assisted Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Understanding of effects/effectiveness of EAT for PTSD.

    PTSD Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 (PCL-5)

    6 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Understanding of effects/effectiveness of EAT for PTSD-related moods and emotions.

    6 months

  • Understanding of effects/effectiveness of EAT for PTSD-related self esteem issues.

    6 months

Study Arms (1)

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)

EXPERIMENTAL

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) treatment group

Behavioral: Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)

Interventions

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)BEHAVIORAL

Psychotherapy incorporating use of equines (Equine Assisted Therapy; EAT) to facilitate therapy to improve the social, emotional and psychological well-being of participants and alleviate PTSD symptoms.

Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • with veteran or "first responder" status
  • Both of these ascertained by self-report, confirmed by membership in Occupational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) group or similar organization

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Western University

London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Duncan, R., Critchley, S., & Marland, J. (2014). Can Praxis: A Model of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) for PTSD. Canadian Military Journal 14(2), 64-69.

    BACKGROUND

  • Johnson, R. A. (2015). Effects of Equine Assisted Activities on PTSD Symptoms, Coping Self-Efficacy, Emotion Regulation, and Social Engagement in Military Veterans. Horses and Humans Research Foundation Final Grant Reporting. Retrieved from: http://www.horsesandhumans.org/RA_Johnson_Final_Grant_Report_12-2015.pdf

    BACKGROUND

  • Yorke, J., Adams, C., &Coady, N. (2008). Therapeutic value of equine-human bonding in recovery from trauma. Anthrozoös, 21(1), 17-33.

    BACKGROUND

  • Barnfield, A. M. C. (2015). A response to Anestis, Anestis, Zawilinski, Hopkins and Lilienfeld (2014). Scientific and Educational Journal of Therapeutic Horse Riding, 2015, 10-15.

    BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Interventions

Equine-Assisted Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress Disorders, TraumaticTrauma and Stressor Related DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Animal Assisted TherapyRehabilitationAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Anne MC Barnfield, PhD

    Western University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Masking Details
No masking.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: Single group, within subjects comparison. Pre- and post-intervention comparisons.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 16, 2016

First Posted

June 29, 2016

Study Start

June 20, 2017

Primary Completion

March 19, 2024

Study Completion

March 19, 2024

Last Updated

March 22, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

CA(1)