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Horseback riding may boost muscle strength and sleep quality, study finds

NCT ID NCT07286864

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istinye University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether regular outdoor horseback riding can improve leg strength, core stability, balance, sleep, and overall function in healthy adults. Researchers compared 64 people who rode horses outdoors at least once a week for six months with non-riders. They measured muscle strength, balance, movement quality, sleep quality, anxiety, and quality of life to see if riders had better physical and mental health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
outdoor horseback riding
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that regular horseback riding is a fun way to improve physical fitness and sleep quality in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study comparing riders to non-riders, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to people with health conditions.

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Study facts

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study will include healthy adults aged 18-65 years. Participants will be divided into two groups: individuals who have been regularly practicing outdoor horseback riding for at least 6 months (minimum once per week) and individuals who do not participate in horseback riding or regular physical activity. All participants must be able to understand instructions, communicate effectively, and complete the study assessments.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 18 and 65 years. Regular outdoor horseback riding for at least 6 months (minimum once per week). Voluntary participation and signed informed consent. Healthy individuals without chronic musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological diseases. Cognitive ability to understand instructions and communicate. Exclusion Criteria: Any orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, or respiratory disease. Diagnosed sleep disorder, anxiety, depression, or other psychiatric conditions. Major surgery within the past 6 months. Pregnancy. Physical or cognitive conditions preventing completion of study protocols. Inability to comply with test procedures or cooperate during assessments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Horseback riding Physical functional performance Sports physical therapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istinye University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Istınye Unıversıtesı

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • İstinye University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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