This study is looking at whether a dog adoption and training program can help veterans who have post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSD) or other mental health conditions. You would adopt a shelter dog and participate in eight, one-hour professional dog training sessions over 8-10 weeks. Researchers want to see if this program can reduce PTSD symptoms, lower stress, and improve overall mental well-being. To join, you must be a military veteran over 18, have self-reported PTSD or other mental health conditions, be approved to adopt a dog from the Humane Society of Broward County, speak English, and have home internet access. The study aims to enroll 120 participants.

Study design

This is a single-arm study, meaning all participants will receive the dog adoption and training program. It plans to enroll 120 participants.

What's involved

You would adopt a shelter dog and attend eight, one-hour professional dog training sessions over 8-10 weeks. Your PTSD symptoms will be measured from when you enroll until 4 weeks after the training ends.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms will be measured for 4 weeks after the intervention (dog training) is completed.

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