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NCT Number: NCT05764499

Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise Improves Truncal Shift in Idiopathic Scoliosis

Introduction: Truncal shift caused by scoliosis can be measured with a Formetric Scanner using the Maximal Thoracic Apical Deviation (MTAD) measurement. It is a well-documented complaint with regards to body-image in patients with idiopathic scoliosis (IS). Furthermore, thoracic apical deviation is an important measure in pre-operative assessment and post-operative outcomes.

Objective: The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to determine the long-term effects of an intensive course of Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) on MTAD in patients with IS.

Methods: Consecutive IS patients with a single right-sided thoracic curvature who completed an intensive 4-week course of PSSE were recruited. Data was collected between April 2019 and December 2021. All patients were routinely scanned using a Formetric Scanner pre-, immediately post-, 12- and 24-months post-treatment. MTAD, measured in millimetres, was documented. Adults (>17 years old) (group 1) and children (group 2) were analysed separately.

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Key information

Conditions

Scoliosis Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Apical Deviation Bone Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Scoliosis SOS Clinic

London, E1 8AN, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients who completed the group treatment program in its entirety. Patients who have measurements obtained from all necessary time points. Patient who have Scoliosis and who have a primary thoracic curvature.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patient who did not complete treatment or all measurements obtained. Patients who underwent surgery.

Treatment and study plan

Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE)

Other

Patients completed 120 hours of group based PSSE over a four week time frame. Monday - Friday, 10.00-17.00.

Primary outcomes

  1. Maximal Thoracic Apical Deviation

    Time frame: Pre-Treatment (Day 1 of treatment), Day 20 of treatment after study completion, an average of four weeks later, 12 months after Post-Treatment, and 24 months after Post-Treatment

    Maximal Apical Deviation measurement in mm, obtained from the DIERS 4D Formetric Scanner

Secondary outcomes

  1. Body Image Score

    Time frame: Pre-Treatment (Day 1 of treatment), Day 20 of treatment after study completion, an average of four weeks later, 12 months after Post-Treatment, and 24 months after Post-Treatment

    Average Body Image Score. Average score from 5 categories, scored from 1-10.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Scoliosis SOS Ltd.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercise Improves Truncal Shift in Idiopathic Scoliosis: a 24 Month Follow up

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Mar 10, 2023
Registry last updated
Mar 10, 2023

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