Resource Can scent-detection dogs detect the stress associated with trauma cue exposure in people with trauma 2024-03-30

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Can scent-detection dogs detect the stress associated with trauma cue exposure in people with trauma - PTSD service dogs are a complementary and alternative intervention needing scientific validation

Introduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an impairing mental health condition with high prevalence among military and general populations alike. PTSD service dogs are a complementary and alternative intervention needing scientific validation. We investigated whether dogs can detect putative stress-related volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the breath of people with trauma histories (54% with PTSD) exposed to personalized trauma cues.

Methods: Breath samples...

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