Canine-assisted therapy in reducing stress and anxiety levels of university students: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

BMC Complement Med Ther · 2025 · PMC12341270 · PMID 40797216

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Although the test of subgroup differences did not reach statistical significance ( Qb = 2.96, p =.085), the results suggest a potential trend toward greater CAT effectiveness when compared with more actively engaging control conditions.

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