Effects of Hippotherapy on Functionality in Children With Cerebral Palsy
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Conditions studied: Cerebral Palsy
In brief
The purpose of this clinical review is to investigate the effect of hippotherapy in improving upper limb functionality in children with cerebral palsy. The main question it aims to answer is The questions are as follows: 1. Does hippotherapy improve gross motor function of the upper extremity in children with cerebral palsy? 2. Is the development of trunk control in children with cerebral palsy who receive hippotherapy different from the development of trunk control in children who receive conventional physiotherapy? Participants will: Hippotherapy and routine physiotherapy in 2 different groups for 2 They will carry out the necessary evaluations before the implementation and at the end of 2 months.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06550258
- Run by
- Uskudar University
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2024-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2024-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-08-13
Who can join
Age: 4 and older, up to 16. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Having been diagnosed with SP
- Being between the ages of 4-16
- Being at GMFCS (Gross Motor Function Classification System) level 1,2 or 3
- Being at MACS (The Manual Ability Classification System) level 1,2,3 or 4
- Having a stable clinical condition
- Having the cognitive level to follow the instructions in the test and treatment protocol
You may not qualify if…
- Families who do not sign the consent form
- Presence of active seizures
- Presence of developmental hip dysplasia
- Presence of allergy to horses
- Having undergone surgical intervention or Botulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) application in the last 6 months
Where it is running
- Uskudar University — Istanbul, Ümraniye, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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