The effect of therapeutic horseback riding on balance, spasticity and general well being on patients after stroke / non-congenital brain injuries

• Conditions: cerebrovasculair accident; stroke; 10042258

• Registration Number: NL-OMON31177
• Lead Sponsor: Revalidatiecentrum Het Roessingh

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

- at least 3 months post stroke or brain injury
- report spasticity in knee extensors, - flexors or hip adductor group
- sufficient balance to sit on a horse independently
- stable medical condition

Exclusion Criteria

- allergy to latex or horses
- insufficient cognitive capabilities to understand instructions
- problems with communication for understanding instructions and feedback
- severe contractures

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Various parameters will be compared between baseline and time of measurement<br /><br>after intervention. The interventiongroup will also be compared with the<br /><br>controlgroup.<br /><br>The most important parameters are Berg Balance Scale, EMG-pattern and the<br /><br>Ashworth Scale. Furthermore, the VAS-scale, Borg-scale, Clonus score, Spasme<br /><br>Frequency Scale,<br /><br>SF-36, Falls Efficacy Scale and the Timed Up & Go test will be measured and<br /><br>compared.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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