Multicenter, Randomized Trial to Determine the Effect of Therapeutic Riding, on a Group of People… (NCT05068050) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Multicenter, Randomized Trial to Determine the Effect of Therapeutic Riding, on a Group of People With Arthritis
Spain20 participantsStarted 2021-09-15
Plain-language summary
The aim of this job is to evaluate the possible changes in the state of health of 10 indi-viduals diagnosed with arthritis who follow a standardised Therapeutic Riding treatment, as an experimental group, versus 10 patients who follow a standardised physical exercise programme.
The intervention guidelines for both groups are established in a programme of 12 ses-sions in total, 6 weeks in duration, twice a week and a duration of 45 minutes each ses-sion.
The effectiveness of the intervention program will be evaluated in terms of pain, joint mobility, static and dynamic balance, gait, capacity for effort and quality of sleep.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients diagnosed with arthritis.
* Age over 25 and under 65.
* Not riding on horseback in the last 6 months.
* Enough physical autonomy to be able to ride independently.
* Having pain in a joint with mild to moderate pain and / or decreased range of motion in any joint of a minimum of 10%
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age under 25 and over 65.
* Having ridden on horseback in the previous 6 months.
* NOT having sufficient physical autonomy to be able to ride independently.
* DO NOT have pain in any joint with mild to moderate pain and / or
* DO NOT have a decrease in the range of motion in any joint of a minimum of 10% Have some other associated neuromuscular disease.
* Pregnancy
Contraindications of the E.T.: The German Commissariat for Therapeutic Riding Deutsches Kuratorium Für Therpeutisches Reiten (DKThR) endorse by more than 40 years of research, training and practice of said contraindications in relative and absolute terms, being:
Relative contraindications:
Relative contraindications: It depends on each person. To value. The current relative contraindications always require a detailed consultation with the treating specialist and weighing the risks in Relationship with the expected success of the treatment.
* Hip displacement (the degree must be known).
* Metal implants in the extremities.
* Disc operations (must have passed more than 1 year).
* Degenerative immobilization of the spine (depends on the location).
* Scoliosis Cobb angle\> 25º (outs…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Pain in the main joints including at least back, waist, knees and shoulders
Timeframe: Change from baseline at Week 4 and Week 8