Clinical Trial: Hippotherapy to Improve the Balance of Children With Movement Disorders
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Hippotherapy to Improve Balance Deficits in a Cohort of Children With Movement Disorders: A Pilot Study
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine if adding hippotherapy treatment will improve balance for children ages 5-17 who have disabilities such as cerebral palsy and down syndrome. We also want to find out if by improving their balance the children increase their participation in age appropriate activities.
Detailed Summary: The primary purpose of this study is to determine the effects of hippotherapy on the balance of children with developmental disorders that cause mild to moderate balance problems. The secondary purpose is to determine if the use of hippotherapy also improves perceived functional abilities and thus quality of life as measured by the pediatric balance scale and Activities Scale for Kids (respectively)
Sponsor: Central Michigan University
Current Primary Outcome: Pediatric Balance Scale [ Time Frame: 8-9 weeks ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: Activities Scale for Kids [ Time Frame: 8-9 weeks ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Central Michigan University
Dates:
Date Received: March 9, 2011
Date Started: September 2006
Date Completion:
Last Updated: March 10, 2011
Last Verified: March 2011