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Neurological and Physiological Effects of Animal-assisted Therapy for Patients in a Minimally Conscious State
Sponsor: University of Basel
Summary
This study aims to explore the impact of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) on brain signal complexity in patients with minimally conscious state (MCS) by analyzing electroencephalogram (EEG) entropy. MCS patients typically exhibit reduced brain entropy compared to healthy individuals, indicating lower brain complexity. The study will assess whether AAT can enhance this complexity, which is crucial for understanding consciousness levels. Entropy, a measure of randomness in brain activity, will be used to evaluate AAT's effectiveness. In addition, electrocardiography (ECG), electrodermal activity (EDA) and behavioral measurements will also be collected.
Official title: Neurological and Physiological Effects of Animal-assisted Therapy for Patients in a Minimally Conscious State: a Randomized, Controlled Cross-over Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
26
Start Date
2025-07-08
Completion Date
2027-04
Last Updated
2025-12-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Animal Assisted Occupational Therapy
AAT is an ergotherapy including an animal. AAT is a specific type of Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) with a therapeutic aim.
Locations (2)
REHAB Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Service de Neurorééducation, Hopitaux Universitaires Genevois
Geneva, Switzerland