NCT05366348

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to examine the effects of riding on the core muscles, balance and muscle strength of the extremities in healthy adolescents. Core strength, core endurance, balance, upper extremity and lower extremity strength assessments were performed on the study group before and after the riding training.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2020

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2020

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 15, 2022

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 20, 2022

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 26, 2022

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 9, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

May 9, 2022

Status Verified

May 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

April 26, 2022

Last Update Submit

May 4, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

BalanceCore stabilityAdolescentmuscle strengthhorseback riding

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Core stability

    Core strength was measured with a stabilizer pressure biofeedback device. Core endurance was evaluated with isometric endurance tests.

    8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Balance

    8 weeks

  • Extremity strength

    8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Horse-back riding

EXPERIMENTAL

The study group received horse-back riding training for eight weeks.

Other: Recreational activity

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Sedentary adolescent individuals who do not ride horses

Interventions

Horse-back riding

Horse-back riding

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Years - 19 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Individuals between the ages of 10-19 years
  • No previous horse-back riding experience
  • Individuals with no health problems

You may not qualify if:

  • Any history of surgery intervention
  • Individuals who do not regularly participate in horse-back riding

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

SANKO University

Gaziantep, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Pınar Kuyulu, MsC(c)

    Sanko University

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 26, 2022

First Posted

May 9, 2022

Study Start

September 1, 2020

Primary Completion

January 15, 2022

Study Completion

April 20, 2022

Last Updated

May 9, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations