Effect and working mechanisms of horseback riding therapy on motor function and daily activities of children with cerebral palsy. A feasibility study.

Effect and working mechanisms of horseback riding therapy on motor function and daily activities of children with cerebral palsy. A feasibility study. - Horseback riding therapy in children with cerebral palsy.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON37836

Enrollment

Registered

2012-03-21

Start date

2012-04-18

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Cerebral palsy spastic children

Interventions

The children receive 2x/week 1 hour of HRT for a period of 6 weeks. Regular therapy will be continued.

Eligibility

Age

2 Years to 17 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Unilateral or bilateral cerebral palsy - GMFCS level II-III - 6-12 year

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Evident dyskinesia - History of selective dorsal rhizotomy - Botulinum toxin therapy during preceding 6 months - Orthopedic surgery during preceding last year. - Non-optimaly regulated epilepsy, defined as presence of > 2 fits/week - Learning disability interfering with comprehension of riding instructions - Allergy for horses - Fear for horses

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Feasibility of combination of measurements: gross motor function (primary outcome RCT), daily function, self confidence and quality of life (secundary outcome measures), spasticity and postural control during a daily activity, i.e. reaching, and quantitative analysis of video recordings of HRT-sessions (workingmechanisms).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Describe systematically contents of HRT-intervention.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)