Hippotherapy Simulators on Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Functions in Cerebral Palsy

NCT06554171 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2024/10-03
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Keywords

Cerebral palsy; Hippotherapy smilator; Upper extremity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Hand Function assessment

  Jabson Taylor hand function test will be used. The test measures the accuracy of speed and performance on a variety of grip and release tasks using everyday items.

  2 minutes

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Trunk control assessment

  2 minutes

• Balance assessment

  2 minutes

Study Arms (2)

Hippotherapy group

EXPERIMENTAL

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: Hippotherapy group

Control group

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Other: Control group

Interventions

Hippotherapy group OTHER

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.

Hippotherapy group

Control group OTHER

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.

Control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Firat University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Songul Baglan Yentur

Elâzığ, 23100, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy

Interventions

Control Groups

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Damage, Chronic; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Firat University

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 13, 2024
• First Posted: August 15, 2024
• Study Start: August 20, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 20, 2024
• Study Completion: October 30, 2024
• Last Updated: August 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)