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Hippotherapy Simulators on Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Functions in Cerebral Palsy
Led by Firat University · Updated on 2024-08-15
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
10 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Hippotherapy Simulators on Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Functions in Cerebral Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Being between 6-18 years old
- Diagnosed with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy
- Family and participant consent to join the study
- Classified as level I, II, or III by the Hand Skills Classification System
- Having cognitive ability to cooperate with study procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- Orthopedic or neurological surgery or Botulinum toxin A treatment within the last 6 months
- History of epilepsy
- Hearing or vision loss preventing study participation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Songul Baglan Yentur
Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye), 23100
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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