Effectiveness of Hippotherapy Simulator in PwMS
Effectiveness of Hippotherapy Simulator on Balance and Knee Strength in People With Multiple Sclerosis: a Randomized Controlled Trial
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Exercises
What it measured
Main measures
Balance dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
At the end of the 12th week of exercise schedule
Walking and mobilityMuscle Strength
At the end of the 12th week of exercise schedule
Physical function
Other measures (1)
Disability associated with Multiple Sclerosis
At the end of the 12th week of exercise schedule
Disability progression
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 65
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Inclusion criteria
* Written informed consent of the patient. * Minimum age of 18 years * Confirmed multiple sclerosis diagnosis. * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score below seven
Exclusion criteria
* Any vision or hearing problems, * The presence of other neurological, orthopedic or rheumatic problems that may limit shoulder-pelvic movement or cause pain, * Presence of physically disabled or uncontrolled chronic systemic disease, * Having had a major trauma, * To receive treatment for shoulder, hip, knee problems in the last 6 months, * Having had an MS attack in the last 3 months. * Pregnancy.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
A mechanical horse-riding simulator (MHRS) is a robotic device with a dynamic saddle that mimics the movement of a horse for purpose of hippotherapy. By simulating the rhythmic movements of the horse MHRS aims to increase the patient's balance, flexibility and adaptation and to provide postural adjustment. MHRS is supposed to produce walking patterns of a horse in a three-dimensional aspect. Movements in rhythmic repetitions improve postural coordination, allow to produce a reciprocal pattern. By simulating the rhythmic movements of a horse, MHRS aims to increase the patient's balance, flexibility and adaptation and to provide postural adjustment. This study aims to research the potential benefits of the mechanical horseback riding simulator on the postural balance and symptoms of multiple sclerosis patients.
Papers
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History
Started
Nov 2020
Main results due
Apr 2022
Finished
Apr 2022