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Horses may ease anxiety for young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06330142

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 22 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 8 to \<18 years. * With an indication for radiotherapy for cancer (of any type) * Patients hospitalized and/or managed on an ambulatory basis * WHO ≤ 2 * Child and parents (or accompanying adults) who speak and understand French * Free, express and informed consent of the adult patient OR of those exercising parental authority for minor patients * Child with social security coverage Exclusion Criteria: * Children afraid of horses and stables * Contraindication to the practice of equine-assisted therapy (allergy to horses or dust, children with asthma attacks triggered by dust/animal hair ...) * Patient on stretcher * Children or parents (or carers) with significant cognitive impairment, making self-assessment or hetero-assessment impossible even with assistance * Unavailability or lack of interest in participating in equine-assisted therapy sessions

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Conditions

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cancer

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Radiotherapy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Paul Strauss

    RECRUITING

    Strasbourg, 67033, France

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