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NCT03493347 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Mixed Methods Investigation of Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy for Children With Autism
A NA study, sponsored by Colorado State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT03493347: Completed NA study, sponsored by Colorado State University.
NCT03493347 is a NA study that has completed, run by Colorado State University. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03493347, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Colorado State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often participate in equine-assisted interventions, where practitioners partner with horses to improve the health and well-being of the clients they serve. One of these interventions is equine-assisted occupational therapy (EAOT). The first aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of EAOT at improving the social, behavioral, and occupational functioning of children with ASD. Second, this study aims to conceptually develop the theory of change that guides how horses are integrated into occupational therapy for children with ASD. Eight children with ASD will participate in 10 weeks of EAOT. The quantitative strand will involve caregivers filling out measures of social functioning, self-regulation, and occupational performance on a weekly basis. Investigators hypothesize children will demonstrate improved performance on these measures during the intervention in comparison to baseline. The qualitative strand will consist of interviews with the providing occupational therapists aimed at understanding the theory behind why the intervention is effective. The results of this study will have implications for children with ASD, their families, and occupational therapists providing services to individuals with ASD.
Primary Outcome
Parents rate their child's performance on an individualized goal using a sliding scale. The minimum score of 0, indicated on the left of the scale, denotes poor performance, while the maximum score 100, on the right of the scale, denotes excellent performance.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-07-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03493347 record still lists
NCT03493347 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 8 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy is the first listed.
NCT03493347 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03493347 about?
NCT03493347 is a clinical study titled "A Mixed Methods Investigation of Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy for Children With Autism". Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often participate in equine-assisted interventions, where practitioners partner with horses to improve the health and well-being of the clients they serve. One of these interventions is equine-assisted occupational therapy (EAOT). The first aim of this s...
What is the current status of trial NCT03493347?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2017-07-24. Estimated completion is 2018-12-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03493347?
The interventions under investigation include: Equine-assisted Occupational Therapy (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03493347?
This trial is sponsored by Colorado State University, which has 94 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03493347's enrollment target sits among peer trials
8 1976th of 2000 higher than 19 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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