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Horse therapy shows promise for autism Self-Control

NCT ID NCT05846932

Symptom relief Sponsor: Colorado State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether occupational therapy that includes horseback riding can help autistic youth improve self-regulation, compared to standard clinic-based therapy. 73 participants received 10 weeks of therapy and provided weekly saliva samples. The goal was to see if the horse-based approach reduces problem behaviors and improves emotional control.

What this could mean

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Active substance
occupational therapy with horses
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help autistic youth manage emotions and behavior.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires access to horses, which limits availability.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

73 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * meet clinical cut-offs for ASD on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition(ADOS-2) and Social Communication Questionnaire (≥ 11) * nonverbal IQ≥65 on Leiter International Performance Scale Third Edition (Leiter-3) * verbally fluent defined by meeting standard administration criteria for ADOS-2 module 3 * score \>10 on the irritability subscale of the aberrant behavior checklist * able to tolerate a helmet and ride a horse for 10 minutes while following safety rules * and able to provide a saliva sample Exclusion Criteria: * weigh more than 200 pounds * smoke or regularly use steroids * receive outpatient occupational therapy * have 10+ hours horseback riding experience in the previous 6 months * history of animal abuse or phobia of horses * have a sibling previously enrolled in the study

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Conditions

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autism spectrum disorder Self-Control

As listed by the trial registrant

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Autism spectrum disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Temple Grandin Equine Center

    Denver, Colorado, 80216, United States

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