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The purpose of this study is to develop a simulated hippotherapy system controlled by electromyography (EMG) signals and investigate its effectiveness in children with cerebral palsy. In order to investigate its effectiveness evaluation of gross motor functions, lower extremity joint movements, spasticity of the lower extremities, functional independence, body movements, sitting and standing balance, muscle tone, stiffness and elasticity level, analysis of the walking are planned.


Clinical Trial Description

Hippotherapy is a therapeutic method in which a real horse is used for therapeutic purposes. It is widely used in many countries in the treatment of neuromuscular diseases (Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, Cerebral Palsy, etc.). Although the use of hippotherapy is widespread, many people can not reach and use this method effectively because of many reasons such as the high cost of caring, feeding, and sheltering horses or fear of people from horses. In recent years, hippotherapy simulation devices (mechanic and robotic horses) have been developed to overcome these problems. These devices aim to create the effects of hippotherapy on people by simulating a real horse's movement. The aim of this project is to develop and produce a simulated hippotherapy system, which can be controlled by electromyography (EMG) signals coming from the rider, movements programmable (for different musculoskeletal problems), rehabilitation-specific, providing evaluation during therapy, integrating virtual reality system and therapy games and investigate its effectiveness in children with cerebral palsy. ;


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NCT number NCT03889262
Study type Interventional
Source Marmara University
Contact Neslihan Karabacak
Phone +905347474980
Email neslikarabacak@gmail.com
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date April 1, 2019
Completion date September 20, 2019

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