Can a Canine Companion Modify Cardiac Autonomic Reactivity and Tone in PTSD

Abstract

We are acquiring and processing data that tests the impact of participation in the Service Animal Training Intervention program at the VAPAHCS-Trauma Recovery Program autonomic regulation, social experience, and social cognition in PTSD. Overall, recruitment has been on target, but enrollment in the intensive arm of the study has slowed due to canine medical and behavioral issues. New canines are expected to join the program soon and recruitment for this study arm is expected to return to previous levels. Preliminary results suggest an effect of canine companionship on attentional bias. Preliminary analyses of the impact of canine companionship on sleep and social behaviors are underway.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1035843

Entities

People

  • Steven H Woodward

Organizations

  • Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animal Training
  • Animals
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cognition
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Inspection
  • Local Governments
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patent Applications
  • Professional Development
  • Service Dogs
  • Training

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.