Horsing around during radiotherapy for kids
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests if spending time with horses (hippotherapy) can help children aged 8 to 17 feel better during cancer radiation treatment. It aims to see if this activity improves quality of life and reduces stress.
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Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 17 years old.
- You are getting radiation therapy for any type of cancer.
- You are not afraid of horses or stables.
- You do not have allergies to horses or dust, or asthma triggered by animal hair.
- You can walk or sit in a wheelchair (not on a stretcher).
- You and your parents speak and understand French.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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