Status:
COMPLETED
Equine Assisted Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Izmir Democracy University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Turkey Jockey Club Equine Therapy Center, Izmir, Turkey
Conditions:
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-14 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 ...
Detailed Description
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was first defined by Leo Kanner in 1943 as a common neurodevelopmental disorder that has a negative effect on social interaction, communication, and behaviour. These ind...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosed with ASD,
- Having \<60 kg in body weight
- Having no shunt,
- Having no allergy to feathers or dust,
- Having not previously received equine-assisted therapy.
Exclusion
- Having hip or shoulder dislocation, osteoporosis/coxarthrosis,
- Having uncontrollable seizures,
- Having aneurysm,
- Having a recent history of fracture,
- Having decubitus,
- Having atlantoaxial instability,
- Having hemophilia,
- Using anticoagulant drugs,
- Having acute arthritis,
- Having an unstable spine,
- Having acute disc hernia,
- Having spondylolisthesis,
- Having spinal fusion,
- Having no control of the head.
- Other exclusion criteria related to therapies;
- Inability to adapt to the therapy,
- Having a fear of horses,
- The occurrence of seizures or worsening of the existing seizure status,
- Worsening of vital signs,
- Requesting to quit the study participation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 24 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 24 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
33 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06057311
Start Date
December 24 2019
End Date
August 24 2020
Last Update
October 2 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Izmir Democracy University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye), 35290