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The investigation on physical and psychological changes by equine-assisted therapy/education in patients with disabilities.

Not Applicable
Conditions
Stroke, Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD), Cerebral Palsy(CP)
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000037292
Lead Sponsor
Holistic Betterment and Wellness Through Riding PIROUETTE, Japan
Brief Summary

Stroke and cerebral palsy cases Gait performance tests: The increase in stride length and the shortening of performance time in Timed-up and Go test were observed in patients with riding programs. Development disability cases ABC-J scores in subscales of excitatory, lethargy and hyperactivity were significantly changed during the observation period in participants with riding programs.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
35
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

1.Patients with hypertension, epilepsy, arrhythmia, osteoporosis and severe scoliosis 2.Patients with severe instability of the head 3.Patients with surgical treatments of joints and/or tendons 4.Patients who once experienced horse-riding lessons 5.Patients who have been received other special treatments 6.Patients who were subjected to change the design of treatment program during participation

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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