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Effects of Hippotherapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sponsor: Fenerbahce University
Summary
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, as well as impairments in physical function domains such as postural control, balance, coordination, and motor planning. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of hippotherapy, applied in addition to a special education program, on physical function, bladder-bowel symptoms, and social communication level in children with ASD.
Official title: The Effects of Hippotherapy on Physical Function, Bladder and Bowel Symptoms, and Social Communication in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 15 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-08
Completion Date
2027-05
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hippotherapy Program
Participants will receive 30-minute hippotherapy sessions once weekly for 8 weeks in addition to their ongoing special education program. The program will include exercises targeting balance, postural control, trunk stabilization, coordination, muscle strength, upper extremity function, and sensory processing.
Special Education Program
Participants will continue their ongoing special education program throughout the 8-week study period. The program includes educational activities, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, proprioceptive activities, and sensory-based interventions according to the individual needs of the child.
Locations (1)
Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)