CompletedNot Applicable

Outdoor Horseback Riding and Its Effects on Muscle Strength, Balance, Sleep, and Movement

Turkey (Türkiye)64 participantsStarted 2025-12-30

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of regular outdoor horseback riding on lower extremity muscle strength, core stabilization, balance, functional movement capacity, sleep quality, and overall well-being in healthy adults. Participants with at least 6 months of routine outdoor horseback riding will be compared to non-riders to evaluate differences in physical performance and functional capacity. The study will provide evidence on the potential health benefits of horseback riding.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 18 and 65 years. Regular outdoor horseback riding for at least 6 months (minimum once per week). Voluntary participation and signed informed consent. Healthy individuals without chronic musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological diseases. Cognitive ability to understand instructions and communicate. Exclusion Criteria: Any orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, or respiratory disease. Diagnosed sleep disorder, anxiety, depression, or other psychiatric conditions. Major surgery within the past 6 months. Pregnancy. Physical or cognitive conditions preventing completion of study protocols. Inability to comply with test procedures or cooperate during assessments.

What they're measuring

Lower Extremity Muscle Strength

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Core Stabilization (Assessed using the plank test)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Functional Movement Screen

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Y-Balance Test Score

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Modified Functional Reach Test (MFRT)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Short Form 36 (SF-36)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07286864

SponsorIstinye University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-07

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Lower Extremity Muscle Strength

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Core Stabilization (Assessed using the plank test)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Functional Movement Screen

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Y-Balance Test Score

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Modified Functional Reach Test (MFRT)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)

Short Form 36 (SF-36)

Timeframe: Single assessment during study visit (1 day)