An interventional study of HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK and HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITHOUT VISUAL FEEDBACK in Cerebral Palsy, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 8 Years to 12 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-06-13.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Diagnostic
Spastic cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that causes muscle spasticity and motor impairments, greatly impacting a child's ability to maintain balance and control their posture. The horse riding simulator (HRS), inspired by hippo therapy, has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention for enhancing motor function in individuals with cerebral palsy. This study explored the additional effects of mirror visual feedback when used in conjunction with the HRS. Strategically placed mirrors allow participants to observe their own body movements and positions in real-time. The simulator's rhythmic, multidimensional movements deliver sensory input and challenge the motor system, promoting postural adjustments and improved balance. Furthermore, the integration of mirror visual feedback appears to enhance the therapeutic benefits. Real-time visual information enables children to actively observe and correct their body positioning, leading to improved body awareness and more efficient motor responses.
Cerebral palsy (CP), one of the most common physical disabilities in childhood, is a disorder of movement and posture caused by non-progressive lesions in the developing brain. Children with CP, to varying degrees, have muscle weakness, tone abnormality, and motor-control impairment, causing abnormal posture and poor balance control.In high-income countries, the current birth prevalence of cerebral palsy has decreased to 1.6 per 1000 live births. However, in low- and middle-income countries, the birth prevalence is significantly higher. Children diagnosed with CP exhibit a range of muscle weakness, tone abnormalities, and impaired motor control. These factors contribute to abnormal posture and compromised control over balance
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horse riding simulator sessions with mirror visual feedback
Other: HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK
horse riding simulator sessions without mirror visual feedback
Other: HORSE RIDING SIMULATOR WITHOUT VISUAL FEEDBACK
horse riding simulator session with mirror visual feedback. The participants will be instructed that how to perform exercises by using the horse riding simulator (HRS) system in front of mirror
horse riding simulator session without visual feedback. The participants will be instructed that how to perform exercises by using the horse riding simulator (HRS) system.
Pediatric balance scale
The Pediatric Balance Scale is assessment tool specifically designed to evaluate balance in children. It has been extensively used in clinical and research settings to assess balance impairments and monitor progress over time.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Posture and postural ability scale
Posture and Postural Ability Scale is an assessment tool that allows for posture and postural ability to be assessed independently
Time frame: 8 weeks
Plan to share: No
Ran from Dec 2023 to primary completion in Feb 2024, 2 months.
Of 882 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Cerebral Palsy, half reached primary completion within 12 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 31. This study's 2 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 900 studies reached it within 12 months; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 31.
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