Hippotherapy Simulators on Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Functions in Cerebral Palsy
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Hippotherapy group, Control group.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Cerebral Palsy. Basic parameters: 6 years — 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
Investigation of the Effect of Hippotherapy Simulators on Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Functions in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Overview
The hippotherapy simulator imitates the three-dimensional mechanical movement and walking of the horse and transfers the mechanical effect to the rider during hippotherapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise program with hippotherapy simulator on upper extremity functions and trunk control of individuals with cerebral palsy.All individuals diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy who agree to participate in the study and meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly divided into two groups as Study and Control Group. In addition to conventional physiotherapy, the study group will be trained in the Hippotherapy Simulature for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks.n addition to conventional physiotherapy, the control group will be allowed to sit in the Hippotherapy Simulature for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. However, the simulator will be kept in closed position to prevent oscillations.
Detailed description
Cerebral Palsy can be defined as a non-progressive lesion that occurs in the brain that has not yet completed its development and causes activity limitation with movement and posture problems. Although the disorders seen in Cerebral Palsy are not progressive, these individuals may experience losses in their current motor functions in later ages and this may cause losses in their independence and activities of daily living. The hippotherapy simulator imitates the three-dimensional mechanical movement and walking of the horse and transfers the mechanical effect to the rider during hippotherapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise program with hippotherapy simulator on upper extremity functions and trunk control of individuals with cerebral palsy.All individuals diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy who agree to participate in the study and meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly divided into two groups as Study and Control Group. In addition to conventional physiotherapy, the study group will be trained in the Hippotherapy Simulature for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks.n addition to conventional physiotherapy, the control group will be allowed to sit in the Hippotherapy Simulature for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. However, the simulator will be kept in closed position to prevent oscillations.
Interventions
- Other Hippotherapy group
In addition to conventional physiotherapy, training will be given in the Hippotherapy Simulator for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. The hippotherapy simulator serves a wide range of purposes from recreational use that mimics the movements of a real horse or can make similar movements, to fitness, exercise, sports, education and therapy and is suitable for use by individuals with cerebral palsy. - Other Control group
In addition to conventional physiotherapy, the control group will be allowed to sit in the Hippotherapy Simulature for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. However, the simulator will be kept in closed position to prevent oscillations.
Primary outcome measures
- Hand Function assessment [Time frame: 2 minutes]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Trunk control assessment [Time frame: 2 minutes]
- Balance assessment [Time frame: 2 minutes]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Being between 6-18 years old
- Being diagnosed with unilateral spastic type cerebral palsy
- Voluntariness of the family and individuals to participate in the study
- Being at I, II, III level according to the Hand Skills Classification System
- To have the cognitive development to cooperate
Exclusion criteria
- Having undergone any orthopedic and/or neurological surgery and/or BoNT A operation within the last 6 months
- Having a history of epilepsy
- Hearing and/or vision loss at a level that prevents participation in the study
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Songul Baglan Yentur — Elâzığ
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06554171 · 2024/10-03