Hippotherapy after stroke to improve movement and function
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether therapy using a horse (hippotherapy) can help adults who still have stroke-related physical difficulties more than 3 months after their stroke. It aims to improve daily function and movement when standard recovery has not been enough.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 years or older
- You had an ischemic or bleeding stroke, more than 3 months ago
- You still have meaningful stroke deficits (Rankin score about 3 to 4)
- You can understand the therapy plan (mini mental test 24 or higher) and don’t have major language problems
- You’re medically able to travel to the Equiphoria Institute and participate safely in physical activity
- You meet specific hip flexibility/safety needs for hippotherapy and have no recent horse therapy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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