Relationship Between Spinopelvic Parameters and Plantar Pressure in Adolescents With Lenke Type I and V Scoliosis

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) affects the alignment of the spine and body posture, which can influence balance and the way body weight is distributed through the feet. This observational study aims to examine how different types of spinal curves, specifically Lenke Type I and Type V, are related to foot pressure patterns during standing and walking.

Participants will undergo standard spinal X-rays to measure alignment and a plantar pressure analysis, a simple test performed on a special platform that records how the feet press against the ground. The study will explore the relationship between spinal shape and foot pressure characteristics.

The results of this study are expected to improve understanding of how adolescents adapt to scoliosis and may help guide more effective exercise and rehabilitation programs to improve balance and daily function.

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Key information

Conditions

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Bone Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Scoliosis Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases

Age range

10 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 34688, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Those with a Cobb angle greater than 10 degrees on radiological evaluation
Those with scoliosis orthoradiographs taken within the last 3 months
Those aged 10 ≤ age ≤ 17 who have been diagnosed with AIS by a specialist physiatrist
Those belonging to Lenke classification Type I and V subgroups
Individuals below the obesity threshold for their age group
Individuals who can stand and walk independently
Individuals who voluntarily participate in the study and have parental consent will be included.

Exclusion criteria

Diagnosed with scoliosis other than adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Deformity in the lower extremities, leg length discrepancy ≥ 1 centimeter, amputation, or orthopedic pathology that could affect weight bearing
History of spinal or lower extremity surgery
History of neurological disease affecting sensation, balance, or walking function

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Relationship between coronal and sagittal spinopelvic parameters and static and dynamic plantar pressure distribution

Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)

The relationship between coronal spinal alignment and sagittal spinopelvic parameters measured on radiographs, and static and dynamic plantar pressure distribution measured using a pressure platform in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Secondary outcomes

Evaluation of Static and Dynamic Plantar Pressure Distribution in Adolescents with Lenke Type I and Type V Idiopathic Scoliosis

Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)

Evaluation of static and dynamic plantar pressure distribution parameters in adolescents with Lenke Type I and Lenke Type V adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, classified according to the Lenke system.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Aslıhan içer

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Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Coronal and Sagittal Spinopelvic Parameters and Static and Dynamic Plantar Pressure Distribution in Adolescents With Lenke Type I and Type V Spinal Curvature

Acronym: AIS-PLANTAR

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Sep 9, 2026
Registry last updated: Sep 9, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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