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NCT Number: NCT06716957

The Effectiveness of Different Exercises in Scoliosis

The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of stabilization exercises integrated with Schroth exercises on quality of life, trunk rotation angle, body awareness and sleep quality in young people with scoliosis.

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Key information

Conditions

Scoliosis Adolescent Scoliosis Bone Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Spinal Curvatures Spinal Diseases

Age range

9 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bursa Eforfiz Healthy Living Center

Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The study will include adolescents who come to Bursa Eforfiz Healthy Living Center for outpatient treatment. Participants will be selected from adolescents between the ages of 10-17. Participants will first read the voluntary consent form and if they agree to participate in the study, they will then be evaluated by a physiotherapist. First, the demographic information of the participants will be questioned and then the evaluation will be done in a single session. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups. These will be the control group and the exercise group. Both groups will perform the determined exercises for 8 weeks in a private clinic with a physiotherapist. Only scales, forms and surveys with Turkish reliability and validity studies will be used in the evaluation methods. The surveys will be uploaded to the digital environment and filled in with the physiotherapist according to the participant's answers. All collected data will be scored by the physiotherapist in accordance with the scoring systems and the obtained data will be evaluated using the SPSS program.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between 9-17 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 had 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 exercise

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.

Dynamic Stabilization exercises

Other

The dynamic neuromuscular stabilization group will receive developmental postures based on developmental kinesiology. It will involve a supine 3month Position, side-lying Position, Quadruped, oblique sitting, bear position, squat Position. Each position will be performed for 30-60 s for five reps, active exercise 5-10 reps under supervision for two days/week, and unsupervised for 3 days/week for 12 weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Scoliosis Research Society-22

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    It is a scoliosis-specific, valid and reliable quality of life scale that questions pain, body image perception, function/activity, mental health, and satisfaction with treatment. A minimum of 1 point (worst) and a maximum of 5 points (best) are taken for each question. Scoring is obtained by dividing the total score from each section by the number of questions in that section. As a result of the scoring, it is accepted that the higher the score, the higher the quality of life.

  2. Walter Reed Visual Assessment

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    It is a valid scale consisting of 7 questions, each of which includes 5 visuals and evaluates the physical deformity perceived by the patients.The selected images are scored as the lowest "1" and the highest "5", and the highest total score is 35 and the lowest is 5. It is accepted that the higher the score, the more negative-evil perception of the deformity.

  3. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    The scale includes a total of 24 questions. 19 of these questions are self-evaluation questions, and 5 of them are answered by the individual's spouse or a roommate. These 5 questions are used for clinical information only and are not included in the scoring. The scale questions that determine sleep quality include various factors related to sleep quality. These questions are to determine sleep duration, sleep latency, and the frequency and severity of specific sleep-related problems; 18 items were grouped as 7 component scores. The total score ranges from 0 to 21. A high total score indicates poor sleep quality. The scale does not indicate the presence of sleep disorders or the prevalence of sleep disorders. However, it is stated that a total score of 5 and above indicates poor sleep quality.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uskudar University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Schroth Exercises and Dynamic Stabilization Exercises in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Dec 4, 2024
Registry last updated
Jun 26, 2025

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