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Preliminary Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Integrating Horses on Self-regulation in Youth With Autism
Sponsor: Colorado State University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about occupational therapy integrating horses for autistic youth. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does occupational therapy integrating horses improve self-regulation in autistic youth * Does occupational therapy integrating horses affect salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase Participants will receive 10 weeks of occupational therapy, and will be asked to provide saliva samples each week. Researchers will compare occupational therapy integrating horses to occupational therapy in a clinic to see if integrating horses affects self-regulation.
Official title: Preliminary Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Integrating Horses on Self-regulation in Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 11 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2023-03-21
Completion Date
2025-11-01
Last Updated
2026-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
OTEE HORS
10 weeks of occupational therapy focused on teaching and practicing self-regulation skills, provided while participants are riding horses
OT Clinic
10 weeks of occupational therapy focused on teaching and practicing self-regulation skills, provided in a traditional clinic
Locations (1)
Temple Grandin Equine Center
Denver, Colorado, United States