Comparing hippotherapy and Swiss ball training for improving balance in children with cerebral palsy
Effects of Hippotherapy Versus Swiss Ball Training to Improve Trunk Control and Balance on Spastic Daiplegic Child
This study is testing whether hippotherapy or Swiss ball training helps improve balance and trunk control in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dīr, Khyberpakhtunkhuwa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06047756 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effects of hippotherapy and Swiss ball training on trunk control and balance in children diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. A total of 64 participants aged 4 to 11 years will be randomly assigned to two groups, with one group receiving hippotherapy and the other Swiss ball therapy. Each intervention will last for 30 minutes per session, conducted four times a week over a period of six weeks. The study will assess improvements in trunk control and balance using standardized scales.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 4 to 11 years with a diagnosis of mild spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
Not a fit: Patients with other types of cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, or significant cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective therapeutic options for improving balance and trunk control in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the direct comparison of these two therapies, previous studies have shown positive outcomes for both hippotherapy and Swiss ball training in improving motor skills in children with cerebral palsy.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:• Children (male and female) * Age group 4 to 11 years * Subject diagnosed with CP * Mild Spastic Diaplegic of the lower limbs according to the modified ashworth scale grade 1 to 1+ * GMFM scale sitting balance score less than 20 * Medically stable and able to understand commands Exclusion Criteria:• Children with mental retardation, * Epilepsy, other associated neurological disorders, other type of cerebral palsy, * Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and sensory issues(poor visual or hearing acuity)
Where this trial is running
Dīr, Khyberpakhtunkhuwa
- Helping hand for relief and development — Dīr, Khyberpakhtunkhuwa, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ayesha Bashir, MSNMPT — Riphah international University Islamabad
- Study coordinator: Ayesha Bashir, MS
- Email: ayesha.bashir@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03335256920
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.