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N/ACompleted· 30 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Hippotherapybehavioral
Likely dose
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Effectiveness of a 6-week Hippotherapy Program in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Creighton University·interventional·Posted Feb 26, 2021·Updated Mar 18, 2024

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Hippotherapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased dramatically in the last decade. The increasing occurrence of ASD creates an imperative need to test the effectiveness and efficacy mechanisms of appropriate interventions. Hippotherapy (HPOT) is a treatment option that has been show beneficial for children with ASD as well as other children with developmental disorders. The current projects focuses on understanding the mechanisms of HPOT efficacy and evaluating a short-term HPOT program for children with ASD.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAutism Spectrum Disorder
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20222023202420252026
First PostedFeb 26, 2021
Enrollment StartSep 7, 2021
Primary CompletionJul 31, 2022
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 11 monthsPosted 5.4 years ago

Interventions

Hippotherapybehavioral

The hippotherapy involves occupational therapy while being on a horse.