CompletedNot Applicable

Equine Assisted Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Turkey (Türkiye)33 participantsStarted 2019-12-24

Plain-language 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 purposes by those in need. In recent years, especially equine-assisted therapies have become popular. However, it has been reported in the literature that more studies on this subject are needed. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the effects of equine-assisted therapy for children with autism on daily living activities, balance, quality of life, and sleep.

Who can participate

Age range3 Years – 14 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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

What they're measuring

Assessment of Activities of Daily Living

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 6 weeks

The Assessment of Balance

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 6 weeks

Assessment of Quality of Life

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 6 weeks

Assessment of Sleep Habits

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06057311

SponsorIzmir Democracy University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-03-10

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Who can participate

Age range3 Years – 14 Years

SexALL

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