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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