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Horse power: new therapy hopes to improve movement in SMA children

NCT ID NCT07336602

Symptom relief Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 9 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 2 and 9 years * Clinical diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type I, II, or III * Stable health condition for at least 6 months prior to enrollment * Ability to participate in the study procedures * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Hip dislocation * Known allergy to horses or the stable environment * Severe fear of horses that would prevent participation in equine-assisted physiotherapy Any other medical condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with safe participation in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal muscular atrophy spinal muscular atrophy, type 1 spinal muscular atrophy, type II spinal muscular atrophy, type III

As listed by the trial registrant

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Polytechnics Jihlava

    Jihlava, 58601, Czechia

  • Department of Medical Genetics, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University

    Prague, 10000, Czechia

  • Mirákl Hippotherapy Center

    Bohuslavice, 58856, Czechia

  • Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University

    Prague, 10000, Czechia

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