Who is sponsoring AAT NIRS?

AAT NIRS is sponsored by Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute.

What condition does AAT NIRS study?

AAT NIRS studies Consciousness Disorder, Brain Injuries.

What drugs are being tested in AAT NIRS?

Interventions: animal-assisted activity, control activity.

What is the status of AAT NIRS?

AAT NIRS is currently COMPLETED.

Last reviewed 2021-09-24 · How we verify

Neurovascular Reactions to AAT in Patients With DOC (AAT NIRS)

NCT03341325 NA COMPLETED

There is practical evidence but no scientific investigations that persons with severe disorders of consciousness can profit from animal-assisted therapy regarding their level of awareness. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of animal-assisted therapy on brain activity of inpatients at REHAB Basel with severe disorders of consciousness. To do so, the frontal brain activity of 20 the inpatients at REHAB Basel in a minimally conscious state is investigated via near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Moreover, 20 healthy participants are included as control subjects.

Details

Lead sponsor	Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
Phase	NA
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	44
Start date	Wed Feb 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Completion	Mon Jun 28 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Conditions

Consciousness Disorder
Brain Injuries

Interventions

animal-assisted activity
control activity

Countries

Switzerland