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NCT06887647 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
PT for Montana Children With NMD Using Hippotherapy and the Equine Environment
A NA study of Neuromotor Impairments, sponsored by University of Montana.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 24
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06887647: Recruiting NA study of Neuromotor Impairments, sponsored by University of Montana.
NCT06887647 is a NA study of Neuromotor Impairments that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Montana. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06887647, a NA study of Neuromotor Impairments, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Montana.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 24 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
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.
Primary Outcome
The ABILHAND-KIDS is a parent-report measure of a child's bimanual abilities, meaning the use of both hands, in daily activities. It asks the parent to rate their child's ability to perform 21 different bimanual daily living activities on a 3-point scale (0=impossible, 1=difficult, 2=easy).
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 |
What NCT06887647 shows while recruiting
NCT06887647 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 24 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
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.
NCT06887647 reports a single indexed study location in Montana.
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.
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).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06887647?
This trial is sponsored by University of Montana, which has 24 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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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