Hippotherapy Teenager-pediatric Radiotherapy
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Radiotherapy
In brief
This study proposes a horse-assisted therapy (HAT) approach to accompany children and young adults undergoing irradiation in the ICANS Radiotherapy Department. The aim of this new approach is to improve quality of life and reduce anxiety in children and adolescents treated with radiotherapy. The impact of equine-assisted therapy on quality of life and anxiety disorders will be described prospectively between the start and end of irradiation in children and parents who agree to inclusion.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06330142
- Run by
- Centre Paul Strauss
- People needed
- 22
- Starts
- 2024-06-19
- Expected to finish
- 2027-06-19
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-12-23
Who can join
Age: 8 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Children aged 8 to <18 years.
- With an indication for radiotherapy for cancer (of any type)
- Patients hospitalized and/or managed on an ambulatory basis
- WHO ≤ 2
- Child and parents (or accompanying adults) who speak and understand French
- Free, express and informed consent of the adult patient OR of those exercising parental authority for minor patients
- Child with social security coverage
You may not qualify if…
- Children afraid of horses and stables
- Contraindication to the practice of equine-assisted therapy (allergy to horses or dust, children with asthma attacks triggered by dust/animal hair ...)
- Patient on stretcher
- Children or parents (or carers) with significant cognitive impairment, making self-assessment or hetero-assessment impossible even with assistance
- Unavailability or lack of interest in participating in equine-assisted therapy sessions
Where it is running
- Centre Paul Strauss — Strasbourg, France (enrolling)
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