Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of a 6-week Hippotherapy Program in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Creighton University
Conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-10 years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 mech...
Detailed Description
The incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased dramatically in the last decade. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that 1 in 59 children are be...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- For the children with Autism Spectrum Disorders:
- 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,
Exclusion
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 7 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04772898
Start Date
September 7 2021
End Date
July 31 2022
Last Update
March 18 2024
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Hearthland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy
Gretna, Nebraska, United States, 68028