LearningNCT02992626
Influence of Dogs on Learning in Children
A study testing Human-dog interaction and Stuffed toy dog in people with Learning and Human-animal Interaction, run by Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute at 1 site in Germany.
Trial summary
In a randomised controlled cross-over study, the influence of interacting with a dog on children's learning performance is investigated. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 7 to 14 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Learning, Human-animal Interaction
- What is being tested?
- Human-dog interaction and Stuffed toy dog
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGermany
- Study dates
- May 2016to Sep 2017
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 7 to 14 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- healthy
- 7 - 14 years old
- willingness to participate
Who cannot join
- medical or psychiatric diagnosis
- medication
- allergia (dogs)
- phobia (dogs)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Influence of Interacting With Dogs on Learning in Children
In a randomised controlled cross-over study, the influence of interacting with a dog on children's learning performance is investigated.
- Conditions
- Learning, Human-animal Interaction
- Being tested
- Human-dog interaction, Stuffed toy dog
- Medical subject headings
- Human-Animal Interaction
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Human-dog interactionOther
The tests are completed in the presence of a dog. Further, before starting the tests, the children have 15 minutes to interact with the present dog.
Stuffed toy dogOther
The tests are completed in the presence of a stuffed toy dog. Further, before starting the tests, the children have 15 minutes to play with the stuffed toy dog.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| starting with dog | Experimental | Participants in this arm complete the first session in the presence of a dog. The second session is under control condition in the presence of a stuffed toy dog. Receives: Other: Human-dog interaction; Other: Stuffed toy dog |
| starting with control | Experimental | Participants in this arm complete the first session under control condition in the presence of a stuffed toy dog while the second session the tests are completed in the presence of a dog. Receives: Other: Human-dog interaction; Other: Stuffed toy dog |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
VLMT (Verbaler Lern- und Merkfähigkeitstest)
Number of remembered items within the test
Measured: 20 Minutes
Secondary outcomes (3)
Digit Span (from HAWIK-IV)
Number of remembered items (auditively presented numbers)
Measured: 5 Minutes
motoric task (from Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, dt. Version (K-ABC))
Number of remembered items (visually presented gestures) that can be reproduced.
Measured: 5 Minutes
Heart rate/heart rate variability
Measured: 60 Minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Dec 2016 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2016
- Primary completionSep 2017
- Study completionSep 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for LearningStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Basel
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Karin Hediger, Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute
- Investigators
- Karin Hediger, Dr., Study director, Swiss TPH / University of Basel
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02992626
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HAI1
- Status last verified
- May 2018
- First submitted
- 12 Dec 2016
- Last updated
- 8 May 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 May 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Influence of Interacting With Dogs on Learning in Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02992626
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HAI1
- Conditions
- Learning, Human-animal Interaction
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Swiss Tropical & Public Health InstituteUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Basel
- Study start
- May 2016
- Primary completion
- Sep 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Dec 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In a randomised controlled cross-over study, the influence of interacting with a dog on children's learning performance is investigated.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| starting with dog | Experimental | Other: Human-dog interaction, Other: Stuffed toy dogParticipants in this arm complete the first session in the presence of a dog. The second session is under control condition in the presence of a stuffed toy dog. |
| starting with control | Experimental | Other: Human-dog interaction, Other: Stuffed toy dogParticipants in this arm complete the first session under control condition in the presence of a stuffed toy dog while the second session the tests are completed in the presence of a dog. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 7 to 14 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- healthy
- 7 - 14 years old
- willingness to participate
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- medical or psychiatric diagnosis
- medication
- allergia (dogs)
- phobia (dogs)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Human-dog interactionThe tests are completed in the presence of a dog. Further, before starting the tests, the children have 15 minutes to interact with the present dog. | Other | starting with control, starting with dog |
| Stuffed toy dogThe tests are completed in the presence of a stuffed toy dog. Further, before starting the tests, the children have 15 minutes to play with the stuffed toy dog. | Other | starting with control, starting with dog |
Primary outcome
VLMT (Verbaler Lern- und Merkfähigkeitstest)
Time frame: 20 Minutes
Number of remembered items within the test
3 secondary outcomes
Digit Span (from HAWIK-IV)
Time frame: 5 Minutes
motoric task (from Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, dt. Version (K-ABC))
Time frame: 5 Minutes
Heart rate/heart rate variability
Time frame: 60 Minutes
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 May 2018.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Karin Hediger, Dr. study director
Swiss TPH / University of Basel
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Human-dog interaction and Stuffed toy dog in people with Learning and Human-animal Interaction, run by Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute at 1 site in Germany.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 May 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
VLMT (Verbaler Lern- und Merkfähigkeitstest) (time frame: 20 Minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 May 2018.