Cerebral Palsy
Conditions
Interventions
Control Group:Conventional rehabilitation
Intervention Group:Conventional rehabilitation + mechanical horse training
Sponsors
Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy (aged 3–12 years); 2)Ability to maintain independent sitting; classified as GMFCS levels I–III; those classified as GMFCS level IV may be included if able to maintain seated position safely with assistive devices; 3)No prior history of hippotherapy (equine-assisted therapy); 4)Parent/guardian provides signed informed consent and agrees to comply with scheduled assessments and follow-ups.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Individuals with severe cardiopulmonary diseases or uncontrolled epileptic seizures; 2)Those with severe cognitive or communication impairments that preclude cooperation with interventions and assessments; 3)Presence of musculoskeletal abnormalities (e.g., hip subluxation/dislocation) that restrict riding movements; 4)Recent participation in other rehabilitation research intervention programs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gross motor function measure-88(GMFM-88); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 10MWT speed;6MWT; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactGao Funing
Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Outcome results
None listed