11/14/2025
We are still searching for participants! Consider enrolling your child. Please contact us, send a message, or complete our screening form if you might be interested.
PT sessions are completely free - no insurance needed, and your child can continue with all of their ongoing therapies during the study!
SCREENING FORM: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2jBbhuWp1a
NOW ENROLLING PARTICIPANTS for the physical therapy study for children with motor disorders (INDEE Study).
WHAT IS THE STUDY?
To see how much children's motor function improves with typical physical therapy (PT) in a clinic versus PT that incorporates horses. To understand differences in engagement and enjoyment of PT in the two settings.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Children 6-17 years old with a diagnosed motor delay or neuromotor disorder might qualify. To find out if your child is eligible, complete the screening form linked in the Linktree in our bio, or contact us.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?
✔ Participants are randomly assigned to receive PT either in the clinic or with horses.
✔ Each participant will receive 2, 1-hour sessions per week for 8 weeks.
✔ Treatment will be play-based and focused on goals co-created with you and the research team.
WHAT WILL I BE ASKED TO DO?
✔ Attend all sessions.
✔ Provide a saliva sample.
✔ Wear a heart rate monitor.
✔ Complete a motor assessment and surveys before and after the 8 weeks of treatment.
TREATMENT LOCATIONS
Samara Therapy
Trotting Horse Therapeutic Riding
WHAT DO I GET FOR PARTICIPATING?
✔ 8 weeks of free PT!
✔ $120 cash
CONTACT US
Dr. Julia Mazzarella
406-243-4684
Julia.Mazzarella@umontana.edu
