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PT for Montana Children With NMD Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment
NCT06887647 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to determine if physical therapy incorporating horses can improve the motor skills of the arms in children 6-17 years old with neuromotor disorders (such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, or spina bifida) compared to standard play-based physical therapy. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the study protocol feasible and acceptable for participants, that investigators could apply them to a larger trial? 2. Do participants make improvements toward their goals for motor function, arm use, and participation in life situations following treatment, and is it different between the experimental and comparative intervention groups? 3. What are the physiological, behavioral, and emotional responses of children receiving physical therapy incorporating horses, versus those receiving standard physical therapy? Researchers will compare the experimental group who receive physical therapy incorporating horses to the comparative intervention group who receive standard play-based physical therapy to see if there is a difference in outcomes. Participants will complete a pre- and post-intervention assessment of their motor function and participation in life situations. Participants will receive physical therapy twice a week for 8 weeks for the intervention. In both groups, physiological, behavioral, and emotional responses to the interventions will be measured in 4 total sessions, 1 each at weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Physical Therapy Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment
- OTHER Standard Play-Based Physical Therapy
Study Locations (1)
Montana
- University of Montana — Missoula
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-04-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06887647
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06887647 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Montana, which has 42 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Neuromotor Impairments appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Physical Therapy Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06887647 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Montana. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06887647 about?
NCT06887647 is a clinical study titled "PT for Montana Children With NMD Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment". The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to determine if physical therapy incorporating horses can improve the motor skills of the arms in children 6-17 years old with neuromotor disorders (such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, or spina bifida) compared to standard play-based physical the...
What is the current status of trial NCT06887647?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2025-08-20. Estimated completion is 2026-04-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06887647 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Neuromotor Impairments. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06887647?
The interventions under investigation include: Physical Therapy Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment (OTHER), Standard Play-Based Physical Therapy (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06887647?
This trial is sponsored by University of Montana, which has 42 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06887647 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Montana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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