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NCT Number: NCT06047756

Hippotherapy Versus Swiss Ball Training to Improve Trunk Control and Balance on Spastic Daiplegic Cerebral Palsy

To compare effect in both intervention

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Key information

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia Brain Damage, Chronic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebral Palsy Nervous System Diseases

Age range

4 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Helping hand for relief and development

Dīr, Khyberpakhtunkhuwa, 25000, Pakistan

About this study

In this study we will compare the effects of hippotherapy and swiss ball therapy. Our objectives of the study are To compare the effects of hippotherapy and Swiss ball training, to improve trunk control and balance on spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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)

Treatment and study plan

hippotherapy

Other

Patient will perform different movement of the trunk while sitting on a horse.

Swiss Ball therapy

Other

Patient will perform movements of trunk on swiss ball

Primary outcomes

  1. Gross Motor Functional Scale

    Time frame: 6weeks

    Changes from baseline The Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) is an observational clinical tool designed to evaluate change in gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.Greater score means higher functional level

  2. Trunk Control Measurement Scale

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Changes from Baseline The TCMS scale assesses seated trunk control in three dimensions. The maximum score is 58 points where 20 points correspond to static balance, 28 to selective movement control, and 10 to the ability to perform dynamic reaching

  3. Pediatric Balance Scale

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Changes from Baseline Pediatric Balance Scale is a modified version of the Berg Balance Scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children. The scale consists of 14 items that are scored from 0 points (lowest function) to 4 points (highest function) with a maximum score of 56 points

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Hippotherapy Versus Swiss Ball Training to Improve Trunk Control and Balance on Spastic Daiplegic Child

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Sep 21, 2023
Registry last updated
Nov 21, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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