💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
Determine the effect of repeated pelvis perturbation training on trunk posture and locomotor function in children with CP.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Children with a diagnosis of bilateral spastic CP attributed to complications of prematurity, intracranial hemorrhage and periventricular leukmalacia according to the definition of Bax.
* Children aged 4 to 12 years old without Botulinum toxin treatment within 6 months, and without surgeries (such as selective dorsal rhizotomy) within 12 months before the onset of the training.
* Subjects will be able to remain seated without help for ≥10s.
* GMFCS levels will be I to IV.
* Children must be able to signal pain, fear or discomfort reliably.
* Children with mild scoliosis (Cobb angle \< 20 °).
* Children with CP who have no prior hippotherapy experiences within 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* severe lower extremity contractures, fractures, osseous instabilities, osteoporosis.
* severe disproportional bone growth.
* unhealed skin lesions in the lower extremities.
* thromboembolic diseases, cardiovascular instability.
* aggressive or self-harming behaviors.
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What it tests
- robotic hippotherapy
- Conventional physical therapy
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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