Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Hippotherapy and Schroth Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Aerobic Capacity in Idiopathic Scoliosis
Lead Sponsor:
Batterjee Medical College
Collaborating Sponsors:
Taif University
Conditions:
Scoliosis Idiopathic
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
BACKGROUND: Idiopathic scoliosis has been identified as a common spinal malalignment that negatively impacts the respiratory system and physical conditioning in adolescents. Hippotherapy is an equestr...
Detailed Description
A total of 45 patients (13 males and 32 females) participated in the current study. The participants were assigned to one of two groups in a random manner: an experimental group who received hippother...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- all types of curves,
- curves between 10 and 20 degrees (29),
- Risser grade 0 to 5
- the availability to be engaged in once a week visit
Exclusion
- Adolescents with:
- obstructive pulmonary diseases
- associated neuromuscular diseases
- recent infectious episodes in the previous two months
- history of cardiovascular or psychological disorders
- any significant history of riding horses
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 20 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 7 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04833868
Start Date
February 20 2020
End Date
March 7 2021
Last Update
April 13 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Battarjee Medical College
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia