The Effect of Hippotherapy Simulator in Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effect of Hippotherapy Simulator on Sitting Balance, Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Skills in Cerebral Palsy

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05518370
• Other study ID #: GIBTU-FTR-DGK-1
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 26, 2022
• Est. completion date: September 15, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: May 2024
• Source: Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Hippotherapy simulators imitate the passive movements of the horse, producing simple movements similar to those of the horse. Hippotherapy simulators are intended to improve sitting balance, postural control and trunk balance.

The aim of this study was to research the therapeutic effects of hippotherapy simulator on sitting balance, trunk control and upper extremity skills in individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP).

Description:

Spastic CP will be participate the study between the ages of 4 and 18 years. Children's classified with GMFCS and MACS.

The eligible participants will be allocated two groups, including hippotherapy simulator training group and traditional physiotherapy control group. All the assessments will be performed before and after the training in the 8-week training groups.

The control group individuals will be given a traditional physiotherapy two days per week for a total of 8 weeks (traditional physiotherapy session will last 45 minutes). Hippotherapy simulator training group will receive a traditional physiotherapy and hippotherapy simulator training, two days a week for a total of 8 weeks (30 minutes traditional physiotherapy session+15 minutes hippotherapy simulator training). All sessions will be performed in the clinic with the specialist physiotherapist.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 32
• Est. completion date: September 15, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: July 10, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 4 Years to 18 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Spastic Cerebral Palsy voluntary participation

• Age between 4-18 years,

• GMFCS Level I-II-III

• MACS Level I-II-III

• Have the ability to sit upright with support

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not voluntary to participate in the research,

• Botox in the last 6 months

• Hip or spine surgeries in the last 6 months

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cerebral Palsy
• Paralysis

Intervention

Other:
• Hippotherapy simulator training
Hippotherapy simulator training will be designed for the individual basis.
• Traditional physiotherapy
Traditional physiotherapy within a specific program

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Gaziantep	Gaziantep

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS)	Assessing functional level and motor function. Gross motor functions of children with CP are classified in five levels with GMFCS. This is a classification system based on the child's self-initiated movements with emphasis on sitting, displacement and mobility.	At Baseline
Primary	Manuel ability classification system (MACS)	This is a classification system based on the grasping and releasing objects in daily life, and how they use their hands while holding objects. It is classify the hand skills of children with CP between the ages of 4-18.Children with CP are classified in five levels with MACS. The higher level indicates worse hand function	At Baseline
Primary	Change from Baseline Gross Motor Function Measure-88 at 8 weeks	It is used to show gross motor functions and changes in these functions. It consists of five main sections. Each section can be used by calculating separately within itself. The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with a high score indicating better function.	Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
Primary	Change from Baseline Trunk Control Measurement Scale at 8 weeks	This scale consists of two main parts as dynamic and static sitting balance. The scale consists of 15 questions. The scoring of the items is 0, 1, 2 or 3. The total score ranges from 0 to 58, with a high score indicating better trunk control.	Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
Primary	Change from Baseline Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory at 8 weeks	The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) is designed for the functional evaluation of children with special needs. This will be used to evaluate functional ability and performance. 0: can not do, 1: can do in the form of scoring is done. At the end of the evaluation, the points of the related section are collected. Higher score indicates a better level of functional independence.	Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
Primary	Change from Baseline ABILHAND-Kids at 8 weeks	Abilhand Kids evaluates manual ability in children with upper extremity disorders. It consists of 21 items and confirmed in CP. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 21 and the highest score is 63. It can be stated that higher scores correspond to more difficulty in activities.	Change from Baseline at 8 weeks
Primary	Change from Baseline The Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test at 8 weeks	The Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) will be used to evaluate hand function in daily life. Both hands are tested separately. The time for all activities is recorded with a stopwatch. Higher duration indicates worse hand function.	Change from Baseline at 8 weeks