Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
Keep this study
Lead
VA Office of Research and Development
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Age greater than or equal to 18 years
Referral from provider.
PTSD diagnosis
In active treatment for PTSD for at least three months at time of enrollment, with plans to remain in active treatment
Acceptance by the dog vendor for the service dog
Ability to adequately care for a dog - physically/financially
Able to travel to vendor for pairing with dog
You may not be if
Been hospitalized for mental health reasons in the prior 6 months
Not living at the same residence for 6 months.
Diagnoses: Psychoses, Delusions, dementia, active alcohol/substance dependence. Moderate to severe TBI. Any other diagnosis deemed by PI to limit ability to participate or give informed consent
At time of enrollment - Active suicidal ideation, homicide, cognitive disabilities that would preclude safety of animal and ability needed for participation in the study.
