Neurological and Physiological Effects of Animal-assisted Therapy for Patients in a Minimally Conscious State
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Interventional Study
Minimally Conscious State
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 26 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Basel · Other
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About This Trial
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…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Inpatients in one of the study sites
* Acquired brain injury resulting from either traumatic or non-traumatic events
* Diagnosis of MCS defined by CRS-R according to the Aspen criteria (Giacino, 2005)
* Informed consent as documented by signature by the patient's legal represe…
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