Horses may ease anxiety for young cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06330142
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether spending time with horses can improve quality of life and reduce anxiety in children and teenagers (ages 8-17) who are receiving radiotherapy for cancer. Participants will take part in 10 horse-assisted therapy sessions. The goal is to see if this approach helps them cope better emotionally during treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- horse-assisted therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a gentle, non-drug way to help children feel better emotionally during cancer treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 22 participants and no control group, so results may not be widely applicable. Some children may be afraid of horses.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Paul Strauss
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67033, France
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