Can a robotic horse improve scoliosis therapy?
NCT ID NCT07758712
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding horse riding simulator sessions to standard core exercises helps teenagers with scoliosis. Participants use the simulator twice a week for 12 weeks, alongside supervised exercises. Researchers will measure changes in balance, breathing strength, quality of life, and how teens perceive their spinal curve.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Horse riding simulator training combined with core stabilization exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a safer, accessible way to improve posture, balance, and quality of life for teens with scoliosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The simulator may not provide the same benefits as real horseback riding, and individual responses can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bezmialem Vakıf University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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