Horse power: new therapy hopes to improve movement in SMA children
NCT ID NCT07336602
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special type of horseback physiotherapy can improve movement, posture, breathing, and quality of life in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Twenty children aged 2 to 9 years will receive both the horse therapy and standard physiotherapy in random order over two 6-day blocks. The goal is to see if the horse's rhythmic movement helps trigger natural muscle responses better than exercises on the ground.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Equine-assisted physiotherapy (horseback therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, enjoyable therapy option to help children with SMA move better and breathe easier.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-stage trial (20 children) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply widely. The therapy is also intensive and requires access to horses.
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College of Polytechnics Jihlava
Jihlava, 58601, Czechia
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Department of Medical Genetics, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
Prague, 10000, Czechia
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Mirákl Hippotherapy Center
Bohuslavice, 58856, Czechia
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Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
Prague, 10000, Czechia