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Horse-Centered Occupational Therapy for Autism

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Brittany C Peters, PhD
Research Sponsored by Colorado State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 1 & week 10
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial studies how horse-centered therapy can help improve self-regulation in autistic youth by comparing it to regular occupational therapy.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for autistic youth who meet specific criteria on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and Social Communication Questionnaire, have a nonverbal IQ of 65 or higher, can speak fluently, show certain levels of irritability, are able to wear a helmet and ride a horse safely for at least 10 minutes, and can provide saliva samples.
What is being tested?
The study compares two types of occupational therapy: one that includes interaction with horses (OTEE HORS) and traditional clinic-based therapy (OT Clinic). The aim is to see if therapy with horses improves self-regulation in autistic youth better than standard therapy.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves occupational therapy sessions rather than medication or invasive procedures, no significant side effects are expected. However, there may be general risks associated with interacting with animals such as allergies or falls.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 1 & week 10
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 1 & week 10 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Aberrant Behavior Checklist, Community
Secondary study objectives
Change in Emotional Dysregulation Inventory
Goal Attainment using Goal Attainment Scale

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Occupational Therapy Integrating HorsesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
10 weeks of occupational therapy focused on self-regulation skills, provided while participants are riding horses
Group II: Occupational Therapy in a ClinicActive Control1 Intervention
10 weeks of occupational therapy focused on self-regulation skills, provided in a traditional clinic environment

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Colorado, DenverOTHER
1,810 Previous Clinical Trials
2,919,916 Total Patients Enrolled
12 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
1,788 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Colorado State UniversityLead Sponsor
133 Previous Clinical Trials
38,404 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
353 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)NIH
2,068 Previous Clinical Trials
2,747,643 Total Patients Enrolled
37 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder
10,211 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Brittany C Peters, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorColorado State University

Media Library

OTEE HORS Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05846932 — N/A
Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Study Groups: Occupational Therapy Integrating Horses, Occupational Therapy in a Clinic
Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: OTEE HORS Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05846932 — N/A
OTEE HORS 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05846932 — N/A
~10 spots leftby May 2025
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