CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Effect of Hippotherapy Simulator in Children With Spastic Diplegia and Cerebral Palsy

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2023-09-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to examine the effect of hippotherapy simulator on trunk control, balance and gait in children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy and its relationship with quality of life.

Who can participate

Age range4 Years – 16 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diplegic Cerebral Palsy between the ages of 4 and 16 * Levels 1,2 and 3 according to KMFSS * Have not had botox or surgery in the last 6 months * Able to perceive simple commands * Patients who can sit in the hippotherapy simulator will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * With hip dislocation * Those with hearing or visual disabilities * Those who do not want to be involved in the study * Adductor spasticity is stage 3 and above according to the ashworth spasticity scale. * With upper extremity amputation

What they're measuring

Pediatric Berg Balance Scale

Timeframe: 10 weeks

Trunk Control Measurement Scale

Timeframe: 10 weeks

1 Minute Walk Test

Timeframe: 10 weeks

Timed get up and go test

Timeframe: 10 weeks

Functional independence measurement for children (WEEFIM)

Timeframe: 10 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06003868

SponsorUskudar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-01

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