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NCT Number: NCT06689735

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Schroth Exercises and Pilates Exercises in Patients With Scoliosis

The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of Schroth exercises and Pilates exercises in patients with scoliosis.

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Key information

Conditions

Scoliosis Bone Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

MG Clinic

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial. The randomization process will be done as block randomization using the random interval command in Microsoft Excel. The participants to be included in the study will be selected from the clients receiving consultancy services at the Mehmet Gümüş (MG) Clinic Physiotherapy and Wellness Center. 50 individuals diagnosed with scoliosis who applied with a postural disorder complaint will be included in the study. The individuals will be randomly divided into 2 equal groups. The rehabilitation program of the 25 individuals in the first group will be planned as 3-dimensional corrective scoliosis exercises. The program of the 25 individuals in the second group will be applied as pilates scoliosis exercises. After the initial evaluations explained to the individuals included in the study are made, an exercise program of a total of 36 sessions, each lasting approximately 50 minutes, will be applied by experienced physiotherapists who have received 3-dimensional exercise method training and pilates training specific to scoliosis, 3 days a week for 12 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between 18-45 years of age
  • Having a primary curve between 10-40 degrees according to the Cobb method
  • Having typical S or C scoliosis
  • Being willing to participate in the study
  • Having the cognitive capacity to cooperate with the guidance of a physiotherapist
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Having a BMI over 30 kg/m²
  • Having any neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary disorders other than the diagnosis of scoliosis
  • Having any injuries related to the musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months
  • Being unable to fulfill exercise requirements for any reason

Treatment and study plan

Schroth Exercises

Other

Exercises will be given in lying, sitting and standing positions. In each exercise, elongation of the spine will be ensured and the person will be positioned according to the type of scoliosis. Exercises will be given progressively in supine, prone, side sitting, sitting and standing positions. In each exercise, elongation of the spine will be ensured and the person will be positioned according to the upper and lower extremities. Progress in the exercises will be made positionally by increasing the number of repetitions and the number of rotational breathing during the exercise.

Pilates exercises

Other

The average application time of the exercises is 30-40 minutes (with the first 10 minutes of warming up and the last 5 minutes of stretching). The first four exercises were used for the warm-up period and the last four exercises were used for the stretching period. The exercises will be done as 1 set of 8 repetitions. The Hundred exercise will be increased to 10 sets of 10 reps every two weeks to 10 reps, 12 reps, and 14 reps, respectively.

Primary outcomes

  1. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; It evaluates sleep duration, sleep disturbance, sleep efficiency, subjective sleep quality, sleep medication use, daytime dysfunction, and sleep delay and consists of a total of 24 questions. 19 of them are self-report scales and 5 of them consist of questions to be answered by a friend or spouse. There are 7 components with 18 questions scored in the scale, and each component is evaluated between 0 and 3 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 21, and 5 or more is an indicator of "poor sleep quality".

  2. Scoliosis Research Society-22

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    Scoliosis Research Society-22 is a functional survey for the patient to fill out on their scoliosis. This survey has been validated in the literature. It is a 22 question survey on the functional status and pain that a patient experiences. Created by the scoliosis research society. There is a scoring rubric that goes with the survey. This survey has 5 domains that are covered with the minimum score of 22 and the maximum score of 110. The higher the score the better the patient is doing in the domains of: Activities of Daily Living, Mental Health, Pain, Patient Satisfaction, Positive Affect, Quality of Life, Social Relationships, and Stress/Coping.

  3. Scoliometer Degree

    Time frame: At time of enrollment

    The degree of rotation measured clinically with a scoliometer

  4. Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale (WRGDS) is an evaluation scale created from visual figures. It was developed by Pineda et al. in 2006, for use in individuals with scoliosis, to measure how a person thinks about the deformity in their own body and how severe it is perceived.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uskudar University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Schroth Exercises and Pilates Exercises in Patients With Scoliosis: A Randomized Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 14, 2024
Registry last updated
Jun 27, 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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