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NCT Number: NCT07205770

Comparison of Stretching Methods in Individuals With Scoliosis

The goal of this research study is to learn about the comparison of Stretching Methods in individuals with scoliosis aged of 14-65, who receive intervention Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Passive Stretching. The main question it aims to answer is:

Does ankle exercise lower knee joint proprioception and pain in individuals with knee pain? Does intervention Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation affect the position of the head, endurance of the spine in individuals with scoliosis? Researchers will compare Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (the intervention) with Passive Stretching (as part of their regular medical care for scoliosis) to determine if Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation is effective in improving the position of the head, endurance of the spine.

Participants will be asked to do exercises and to let the researchers to take their measurements.

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Key information

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Treatment Bone Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Scoliosis Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases

Age range

14 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Having been diagnosed with scoliosis
  • Having a Cobb angle ≤ 10°

Exclusion criteria

  • Having undergone scoliosis surgery
  • Having structural scoliosis
  • Having used a brace in the last 6 months or currently using one.

Treatment and study plan

PNF

Other

Applying to the extensor muscles for 30 seconds

passive stretching

Other

Applying to the extensor muscles for 30 seconds

Primary outcomes

  1. flexibility of the spine

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

    Modify Schobber Test

  2. The position of the head

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

    Tragus-wall distance

Secondary outcomes

  1. Endurance of the spine

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

    Biering-Sorenson Test

  2. Cervical ROM

    Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks

    Universal gonyometer

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gönül Elpeze

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Passive Stretching Methods in Individuals With Scoliosis

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Oct 3, 2025
Registry last updated
Oct 3, 2025

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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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