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NCT03141853 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Horses and Education as Arthritis Therapy
A NA study of Arthritis, sponsored by University of Missouri, Kansas City.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 21
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
NCT03141853: Completed NA study of Arthritis, sponsored by University of Missouri, Kansas City.
NCT03141853 is a NA study of Arthritis that has completed, run by University of Missouri, Kansas City. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, below the 4,510-participant average among 48 other Arthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03141853, a NA study of Arthritis, has completed, sponsored by University of Missouri, Kansas City.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 21 participants
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
Study Summary
A study will be conducted to assess if adults and older adults with arthritis who ride horses are able to move better, have less pain, enjoy nature more and have a better quality of life then people who go to class to learn about exercise. This is needed because adults with arthritis experience joint pain, stiffness, damage to their cartilage, and decreased range of motion in their hips, knees, shoulders, and back. This study will measure effects on patient's joints, pain, quality of life, muscle and cartilage before and after either arthritis exercise education or horse riding. Horses have unique movements that target joints without weight bearing and possibly show improvements without joint damage. Twenty two subjects will be assigned to either the equine-assisted therapy (EAT) group or a group receiving exercise education for 1 hour each week for 6 weeks. Outcomes of pain, joint mobility and quality of life are measured at 0, 3 and 6 weeks. Enjoyment will be determined by a survey. Safety procedures include helmets, side walking attendants for balance, and controlled by a certified riding instructor at a certified riding center. Data will be gathered and reviewed, to assess the effects of EAT on arthritis.
Primary Outcome
Data on attendance will be collected at 0 (screening), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and week 6. Tracking of de-identified will be measured. Data will be aggregated according to intervention vs. control group.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Equine-assisted Therapy
- OTHER Arthritis Exercise Education
Study Locations (3)
Missouri
- Kansas City Physician's Partners - Kansas City
- Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences - Kansas City
Kansas
- Due West Therapeutic Riding Center - Kansas City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 21 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-05-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-12-20 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03141853 record still lists
NCT03141853 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 21 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 4,510-participant average among 48 other Arthritis trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Arthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Equine-assisted Therapy is the first listed.
NCT03141853 reports a single indexed study location in Missouri, Kansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03141853 about?
NCT03141853 is a clinical study titled "Horses and Education as Arthritis Therapy". A study will be conducted to assess if adults and older adults with arthritis who ride horses are able to move better, have less pain, enjoy nature more and have a better quality of life then people who go to class to learn about exercise. This is needed because adults with arthritis experience join...
What is the current status of trial NCT03141853?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2017-05-20. Estimated completion is 2017-12-20.
What conditions does trial NCT03141853 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Arthritis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03141853?
The interventions under investigation include: Equine-assisted Therapy (OTHER), Arthritis Exercise Education (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03141853?
This trial is sponsored by University of Missouri, Kansas City, which has 33 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03141853 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Kansas, Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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