Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Hippotherapy on Physical Fitness and Attention in Cerebral Palsy
Lead Sponsor:
Samsung Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Research Foundation of Korea
Conditions:
Cerebral Palsy
Physical Activity
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research analyzes whether hippotherapy improves the physical activity, cardiopulmonary fitness, and attention in children with cerebral palsy and whether this enhances their general health and qu...
Detailed Description
This research aims to promote hippotherapy by scientifically proving its therapeutic effects and mechanism to contribute to improving the health and quality of life of the patients as well as reducing...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosis of spastic CP
- GMFCS level I-III
- weight \< 35kg
- ability to walk independently with or without an assistive device
- ability to comply with the study protocol and follow verbal directions
Exclusion
- botulinum toxin injection within 3 months
- orthopedic surgery within 1 year (difficulty performing one step instructions)
- moderate to severe intellectual disability
- uncontrolled seizure
- poor visual or hearing acuity
- patients who weigh more than 35 kg
- hip dislocation
- scoliosis more than 30 degrees
- musculoskeletal surgery within 1 year
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 5 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 28 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
47 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03870893
Start Date
July 5 2017
End Date
February 28 2020
Last Update
August 5 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea, 06351