Clinical trials: Equine-assisted Therapy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have difficulty engaging in activities. This study examined the effects of equine-assisted occupational therapy for 7 children with ASD ages 4 to 8 years.
- Trial name
- NCT02714101
- Testing
- Equine assisted occupational therapy
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Equine-Assisted Physiotherapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This prospective interventional study evaluates the immediate and sustained effects of intensive equine-assisted physiotherapy in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
- Trial name
- HIPOSMA (NCT05341453)
- Testing
- Individual physiotherapy (SMA-SOC-N), Equine-Assisted Physiotherapy Based on Neuroproprioceptive Facilitation and Inhibition, Therapeutic grooming
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Emotion Regulation, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Equine-assisted Therapy for Therapy-resistant Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders, a Replicated AB-design
The purpose of this study is to assess the (cost)effectivity of Equine assisted Therapy in adolescents with Autism Spectrum disorders.
- Conditions
- Emotion Regulation, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Adolescent - Emotional Problem
- Trial name
- NCT05200351
- Testing
- Equine assisted Therapy (EAT)
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Karakter Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie
Equine-Assisted Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Equine Assisted Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that negatively affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. Various animals have started to be used for therapeutic purposes by those in need.
- Trial name
- AUTISM-EAT (NCT06057311)
- Testing
- Hippotherapy, Equine-Assisted Activities Therapy, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Anorexia Nervosa, Equine-Assisted Therapy
Equine-assisted Therapy and Anorexia Nervosa
Background: Severe anorexia nervosa is a complex psychiatric pathology with limited therapeutic tools to reduce morbidity and mortality. Equine-assisted therapy could provide additional therapeutic benefits.
- Trial name
- NCT06393491
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Mutualiste Montsouris
Cancer, Child, Only
Horse Assisted Rehabilitation Postoncologic Treatment in Children and Adolescents: Physical and Psychological Effects
Clinical trial on the physical and psychological effects of Horse Assisted Rehabilitation after the treatment of cancer in children 4 to 18 years of age.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Child, Only, Child Behavior, Neurologic Gait Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04070131
- Testing
- Horse-Assisted Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Escoles Universitaries Gimbernat
Diabetes (Insulin-requiring, Type 1 or Type 2), Pediatric Diabetes
A Novel Miniature Equine-Assisted Diabetes Education Program for Youth: Evaluating the Diabetes Equine Empowerment Program (DEEP).
The Diabetes \& Equine Empowerment Program (DEEP) is a research study evaluating a novel diabetes education program that combines hands-on interactions with miniature horses and evidence-based diabetes self-management education…
- Conditions
- Diabetes (Insulin-requiring, Type 1 or Type 2), Pediatric Diabetes, Diabetes (DM)
- Trial name
- DEEP (NCT07822555)
- Testing
- Diabetes & Equine Empowerment Program (DEEP)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Equine-assisted Therapy, Children
Impact of Equine-Assisted Therapy on the Quality of Life of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
The main objective of this research is to measure the influence of equine-assisted therapy sessions on the quality of life of children with ASD, using the PedsQL™ 4.0 questionnaire as an evaluation tool.
- Conditions
- Equine-assisted Therapy, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Quality of Lifte
- Trial name
- EQUI-TSA (NCT06698068)
- Testing
- Equine-assisted therapy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital La Musse
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
EAA/Therapy for Treating Children With ADHD
The aim of this study is 1) to investigate clinical effects of equine-assisted activities and therapy (EAA/T) for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and 2) to compare the clinical effect of EAA/T and drug…
- Trial name
- NCT02482649
- Testing
- EAA/T, Methylphenidate, Atomoxetine
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Mixed Methods Investigation of Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy for Children With Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often participate in equine-assisted interventions, where practitioners partner with horses to improve the health and well-being of the clients they serve.
- Trial name
- NCT03493347
- Testing
- Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Neuroproprioceptive Equine-Assisted Physiotherapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
This study investigates whether Equine-Assisted Physiotherapy based on Neuro-proprioceptive "Facilitation and Inhibition" (NEUROEQUIP-SMA) can improve movement, posture, breathing, and quality of life in children with spinal…
- Trial name
- NEUROEQUIP (NCT07336602)
- Testing
- Equine-Assisted Physiotherapy based on Neuro-proprioceptive "Facilitation and Inhibition", Standard Individual Outpatient Physiotherapy Based on Neuro-proprioceptive Facilitation and Inhibition, Therapeutic grooming
- Where
- 4 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Preliminary Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Integrating Horses on Self-regulation in Youth With Autism
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about occupational therapy integrating horses for autistic youth. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does occupational therapy integrating horses improve self-regulation in…
- Trial name
- NCT05846932
- Testing
- OTEE HORS, OT Clinic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Idiopathic Scoliosis, Equine-assisted Therapy
Efficacy Hippotherapy on Postural Asymmetries and Balance in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
This study showed that the addition of hippotherapy to Schroth exercises is more effective in improving postural asymmetry and balance ability in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis compared to Schroth exercises alone.
- Trial name
- NCT04885023
- Testing
- Hippotherapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Batterjee Medical College
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Investigation of Equine Assisted Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
In partnership with SARI Therapeutic Riding (SARI TR) and other equine therapy locations, Brescia University College, at the University of Western Ontario, will study the use of Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) for military veterans…
- Trial name
- NCT02816788
- Testing
- Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Addiction
YATEP - The Impact of Horse Assisted Therapy (HAT) on Treatment Outcomes
The objective of the study is to assess the impact of horse assisted therapy (HAT) on: Addiction treatment outcomes (its effectiveness as an alternative therapy) Addiction treatment dropout \& addiction relapse (its efficacy in…
- Trial name
- HAT (NCT01795755)
- Testing
- Mentalization based inpatient treatment., Horse assisted Therapy (HAT)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Mental Disorders, Child, Mental Disorder in Adolescence
Equine Assisted Services in Children and Adolescents With Mental Illness
Due to an increasing amount of children and adolescents are suffering from mental illnesses i Sweden. Early preventive psychological interventions are important to avoid a long-time use of medicines.
- Conditions
- Mental Disorders, Child, Mental Disorder in Adolescence, Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety
- Trial name
- EASiCAM (NCT05670990)
- Testing
- Equine assisted therapy
- Where
- Sweden
- Sponsor
- Peter Nymberg
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Equine-assisted Therapy Effectiveness in Improving Emotion Regulation of Patients Suffering From Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a term replacing the diagnoses of abuse and dependence adopted in DSM-4 and DSM-5 . It is an overwhelming public health problem throughout the world, with increasing trends throughout the last few…
- Trial name
- NCT05632185
- Testing
- Equine-assisted Therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Suez Canal University
Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The Efficacy of Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Cognitive-emotional Aspects, Daily Function and Participation
The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and validate an Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy Intervention for children aged 6-12 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT05869253
- Testing
- The efficacy of Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy, for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on cognitive-emotional aspects, daily function and participation
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Tel Aviv University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Piloting an Enhanced Protocol of Occupational Therapy in an Equine Environment for Youth With Autism
The purpose of this study is to learn about occupational therapy for youth with autism in a traditional clinic environment, and in an equine environment.
- Trial name
- NCT04482088
- Testing
- Occupational Therapy in an Equine Environment, Occupational Therapy in a Clinic (OTC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Equine-Assisted Therapy in the Behavior of Individuals With Autism
Purpose of the Study: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of 8 weeks of equine-assisted therapy exercises applied to children with autism spectrum disorder on autistic behavioral levels (sensory development…
- Trial name
- NCT07131436
- Testing
- Horse therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University