6-week dog training program for youth in outpatient mental health care
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a structured dog training program is practical and helpful for youth who are already getting outpatient mental health services. You may be able to participate in a 6-week program if you can attend every week and have no safety concerns with dogs.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in outpatient mental health care at the University of Chicago, or you were within the last 12 months
- You can attend and schedule plans for the full 6-week program
- You are interested in joining the program
- You should not have a serious condition (mental, thinking, or physical) that would make it impossible or unsafe to participate
- You should not have severe allergy to animals or a strong fear of animals
- You should not have a past history of mistreating animals
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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