Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Hippotherapy and Schroth Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Aerobic Capacity in Idiopathic Scoliosis

Lead Sponsor:

Batterjee Medical College

Collaborating Sponsors:

Taif University

Conditions:

Scoliosis Idiopathic

Eligibility:

All Genders

12-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic scoliosis has been identified as a common spinal malalignment that negatively impacts the respiratory system and physical conditioning in adolescents. Hippotherapy is an equestr...

Detailed Description

A total of 45 patients (13 males and 32 females) participated in the current study. The participants were assigned to one of two groups in a random manner: an experimental group who received hippother...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • all types of curves,
  • curves between 10 and 20 degrees (29),
  • Risser grade 0 to 5
  • the availability to be engaged in once a week visit

Exclusion

  • Adolescents with:
  • obstructive pulmonary diseases
  • associated neuromuscular diseases
  • recent infectious episodes in the previous two months
  • history of cardiovascular or psychological disorders
  • any significant history of riding horses

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 20 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 7 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

45 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04833868

Start Date

February 20 2020

End Date

March 7 2021

Last Update

April 13 2021

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Battarjee Medical College

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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