Investigation of Muscle Activity With sEMG, Surface Topography and Radiographic Changes of Paraspinal Muscles in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

The aim of this study is to examine paraspinal muscle activity, body surface topography, posture, and radiographic characteristics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who use a brace and those who do not will be compared with healthy individuals. Paraspinal muscle activity will be assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG), surface topography using the Artec Eva 3D scanner, postural characteristics using postural analysis, and spinal curvature using the Cobb angle measurement based on existing radiographs. Quality of life will be assessed using the SRS-22 questionnaire.

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Key information

Conditions

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Age range

10 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

This study was designed to examine paraspinal muscle activity, surface topography, and radiographic characteristics in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. The study plans to include adolescents aged 10-18 years diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, as well as healthy volunteers matched for age and gender.

Participants will be divided into three groups: adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who wear a brace, adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who do not wear a brace, and a healthy control group. A total of 45 participants are planned to be included in the study, with 15 participants in each group.

As part of the study, participants' demographic information will be recorded. Muscle activity in the paraspinal muscles will be assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG). Body surface topography will be assessed using an Artec Eva 3D scanner. Posture analysis will be performed, and spinal curvature will be assessed using the Cobb angle based on existing radiographic images. Quality of life will be determined using the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire.

The measurement results obtained will be compared across groups, and the relationships between muscle activity, surface topography, postural characteristics, radiographic parameters, and quality of life will be evaluated.

As part of this study, participants will not receive any treatment or rehabilitation interventions; measurements will be taken to assess their current clinical and physical characteristics.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Be between the ages of 10 and 18
Have been diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Be able to stand independently
Sign the informed consent form
Have no spinal deformity (for the control group)
History of neurological disease
History of spinal surgery
Presence of congenital or traumatic scoliosis
Presence of orthopedic or rheumatological conditions that could affect the measurements
Inability to cooperate during the measurements

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Paraspinal Muscle Activity

Time frame: Baseline (single assesment)

Paraspinal muscle activity will be assessed using surfaces electromyography (sEMG) in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and healthy controls.

Secondary outcomes

Surface Topography

Time frame: Baseline (single assesment)

Surface topography will be assessed to evaluate trunk surface characteristics in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and healthy controls.
Radiographic Parameters

Time frame: Baseline (single assesment)

Radiographic parameters will be evaluated to assess spinal alignment in adolescents with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Akdeniz University

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of Muscle Activity, Surface Topography and Radiographic Changes of Paraspinal Muscles in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2027
Study completion: 2027
First posted: Sep 4, 2026
Registry last updated: Sep 4, 2026

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