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NCT Number: NCT07761260

BSPTS and Core Stabilization Exercises in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis

This study aims to investigate the short-term effects of adding core stabilization exercises to Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a BSPTS exercise group or a BSPTS plus core stabilization exercise group. Both groups will participate in supervised exercise sessions twice a week for 6 weeks. The study will evaluate changes in trunk rotation angle and core muscle endurance as the primary outcomes, as well as dynamic balance, spinal appearance perception, postural awareness, and scoliosis-related quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent

Age range

10 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
  • Cobb angle between 10° and 40°.
  • Risser sign between 0 and 3.
  • Ability to understand and perform the exercise instructions.
  • Willingness to participate in the study and provision of informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Scoliosis associated with congenital, neuromuscular, or syndromic conditions.
  • Previous spinal surgery.
  • Presence of significant lower-extremity deformity or neurological disorder affecting balance or exercise performance.
  • Current participation in another scoliosis-specific exercise program.
  • Severe cardiopulmonary or systemic disease contraindicating exercise.
  • Inability to complete the assessment procedures or exercise program.

Treatment and study plan

BSPTS Plus Core Stabilization Exercise

Other

Participants will receive the same BSPTS-based scoliosis-specific exercise program, combined with core stabilization exercises targeting activation of the transversus abdominis, multifidus, and other deep trunk muscles. Sessions will be conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 45 minutes, twice weekly for 6 weeks.

BSPTS Exercise

Other

Participants will receive a Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS)-based scoliosis-specific exercise program. The program will include three-dimensional self-correction exercises focusing on spinal elongation, derotation, and sagittal plane alignment. Sessions will be conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 45 minutes, twice weekly for 6 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Trunk Rotation Angle

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

    Trunk rotation angle measured using a scoliometer during the Adams Forward Bend Test.

  2. Core Muscle Endurance

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

    Core muscle endurance assessed using the McGill Core Endurance Test Battery, including trunk flexor, trunk extensor, and right and left lateral plank tests.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Dynamic Balance

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

    Dynamic balance assessed using the Y-Balance Test.

  2. Spinal Appearance Perception

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

    Spinal appearance perception assessed using the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ).

  3. Postural Awareness

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

    Postural awareness assessed using the Postural Awareness Scale (PAS).

  4. Scoliosis-Related Quality of Life

    Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

    Quality of life, functional status, and psychosocial impact assessed using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire.

  5. Global Perceived Change

    Time frame: Immediately after the 6-week intervention.

    Perceived change following treatment assessed using the Global Rating of Change Scale.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istinye University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises Combined With Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School Exercises on Trunk Rotation Angle and Core Muscle Endurance in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Study

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Aug 12, 2026
Registry last updated
Aug 12, 2026

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