Effectiveness of a 6-week Hippotherapy Program in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04772898

Run by

Creighton University

People needed

30

Starts

2021-09-07

Expected to finish

2022-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2024-03-18

Who can join

Age: 5 and older, up to 10. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• diagnosis of ASD based upon the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and parent interview,
• medical approval for participation in the HPOT activity,
• no other medical or psychiatric diagnoses besides ASD
• tolerate helmet on head and attachments of the movement and heart rate sensors.
• The inclusion criteria for the TD children will be:
• no diagnosis or family history of ASD
• no other neurodevelopmental or musculoskeletal disorder
• tolerate helmet on head and attachments of the movement and heart rate sensors.
• medical approval for participation in the HPOT activity,

You may not qualify if…

• under 5 years of age or over 10 years of age
• has a serious comorbid medical diagnosis
• major vision or hearing impairments
• severe behavioral problems
• an orthopedic or genetic diagnosis

Where it is running

• Hearthland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy — Gretna, Nebraska, United States

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