Motor Skill Proficiency After Equine-assisted Activities and Brain-building Tasks
Changes in Motor Skill Proficiency After Equine-Assisted Activities and Brain-Building Tasks in Youth With Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Brief Summary
There is no current research to support the efficacy of a combination of equine-assisted activities (EAA) and brain building activities to influence motor skill competencies in youth with neurodevelopmental disorders (ND). The primary objective of this study was to quantify changes in motor skill proficiency before and after 8 weeks of EAA and brain-building activities in youth with ND. A secondary objective was to quantify changes in motor skill proficiency before and after 1 year of EAA and brain-building activities in youth with ND.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2015
Longer than P75 for not_applicable
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2015
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 31, 2018
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 31, 2018
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 5, 2019
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 12, 2019
CompletedNovember 12, 2019
November 1, 2019
3.3 years
November 5, 2019
November 6, 2019
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (9)
Fine motor precision
Subtest #1 on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Version 2) Short Form. Tasks include drawing through lines, folding paper. Each task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-7 (with 7 representing the best outcome).
0-5 minutes
Fine motor integration
Subtest #2 on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Version 2) Short Form. Task includes copying a star and a square. The task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-5 (with 5 representing the best outcome).
0-5 minutes
Manual dexterity
Subtest #3 on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Version 2) Short Form. Task includes transferring pennies. The task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-9 (with 9 representing the best outcome).
15 seconds
Bilateral coordination
Subtest #4 on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Version 2) Short Form. Tasks include jumping in place with arms and legs on same side of the body synchronized, and tapping feet and fingers simultaneously, with hands and feet on the same side of the body synchronized. The jumping task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-3 (with 3 representing the best outcome). The tapping task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-4 (with 4 representing the best outcome).
0-5 minutes
Balance
Subtest #5 on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Version 2) Short Form. Tasks include walking forward on a line, standing on one leg on a balance beam with eyes open. Each task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-4 (with 4 representing the best outcome).
1 minute
Running speed and agility
Subtest #6 on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Version 2) Short Form. Task includes one-legged stationary hop. The task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-10 (with 10 representing the best outcome).
15 seconds
Upper-limb coordination
Subtest #7 on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Version 2) Short Form. Tasks include dropping and catching a ball with both hands, dribbling a ball with alternating hands. The dropping and catching task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-5 (with 5 representing the best outcome). The dribbling task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-7 (with 7 representing the best outcome).
0-5 minutes
Strength
Subtest #8 on the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Version 2) Short Form. Tasks include knee push-ups and sit-ups. Each task within this subtest is scored on a scale from 0-10 (with 10 representing the best outcome).
1 minute
Overall Motor Skill Scores
Sum of all scores from the 8 subtests of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Version 2) Short Form. Total scores can range from 0-88 (with 88 representing the best outcome)
2 minutes
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Caregiver reports
5 minutes
Study Arms (4)
Control
NO INTERVENTIONControl period; no equine-assisted activities or brain-building activities occurred
Equine-assisted activities period
ACTIVE COMPARATORPeriod in which only equine-assisted activities were performed
Washout
NO INTERVENTIONWashout period; no equine-assisted activities or brain-building activities occurred
GaitWay period
EXPERIMENTALPeriod in which both equine-assisted activities and brain-building activities were performed
Interventions
Participants performed riding-related activities on and off of a horse once per week for 8 weeks
Participants performed riding-related activities on and off of a horse, along with brain-building activities including balance tasks, swinging, spinning, music therapy, and sensory tasks, all once per week for 8 weeks
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- age 5 to 18 years
- diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder (as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5))
- had the ability to follow verbal directions,
- Clearance to participate from a medical professional
You may not qualify if:
- a perfect score on the motor proficiency test at the first testing session
- presence of seizures within the past 6 months controlled by medication
- a known allergy to horses
- any surgical procedures performed within the 6 months
- regular horseback riding experience of any kind during the past year
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Related Publications (1)
Rigby BR, Davis RW, Bittner MD, Harwell RW, Leek EJ, Johnson GA, Nichols DL. Changes in Motor Skill Proficiency After Equine-Assisted Activities and Brain-Building Tasks in Youth With Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Front Vet Sci. 2020 Jan 31;7:22. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00022. eCollection 2020.
PMID: 32083104DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Brandon R Rigby, PhD
Texas Woman's University
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- CARE PROVIDER
- Masking Details
- Therapists were blinded to the outcome measures and assessments used to obtain those outcome measures in this study
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 5, 2019
First Posted
November 12, 2019
Study Start
February 1, 2015
Primary Completion
May 31, 2018
Study Completion
May 31, 2018
Last Updated
November 12, 2019
Record last verified: 2019-11
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
The individual participant data (IPD) may be shared by contacting the corresponding author for the study once it is published. All data related to motor skill tasks, including fine motor precision, fine motor integration, manual dexterity, bilateral coordination, balance, running speed and agility, upper-limb coordination, strength, and overall motor skill scores may be shared upon request.