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NCT Number: NCT04567914

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Abdominal Muscle Thickness Symmetry and Correlation With Pulmonary Function

We aimed in this study:

1. To compare the ultrasonographic measurements of the abdominal muscles thickness symmetry in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and adolescent healthy individuals 2. To investigate the effect of measured thickness and symmetry on pulmonary function test.

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle Physiology Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Age range

10 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 34192, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This cross-sectional,case-control clinical study included 40 patients diagnosed with AIS and 40 age and gender -matched healthy individuals. AIS group was evaluated for localization of curvature and degree of curvature. Ultrasonographic measurements and were performed of bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness in both groups. Spirometry evaluation was performed in both groups. Intragroup and intergroup data were compared.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Cobb angle over 10 degrees in radiological evaluation
  • Between the ages of 10-18 and diagnosed with AIS by a specialist physiatrist

Exclusion criteria

  • History of previous spinal surgery
  • Patients using brace
  • Those with any diagnosis of scoliosis other than AIS
  • Those with a history of neuromuscular disease
  • Previous spinal surgery
  • Patients with neurological deficits on examination
  • Patients with acute or chronic lung pathology
  • Patients with abdominal surgery or injury
  • Double curve or multiple curve
  • Patients with concomitant chronic diseases
  • The child's legal guardian does not allow it to take the tests

The control group:

  • 10-18 volunteer adolescents without any health problems,
  • In clinical evaluation: Healthy adolescents (without any asymmetric findings on three-way inspection, Adam's forward bend test and scoliometer) were included.

Treatment and study plan

Bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness with ultrasonography

Diagnostic Test

AIS group was evaluated for localization of curvature and degree of curvature. Ultrasonographic measurements were performed of bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness in the supine and standing positions in both groups. Spirometry evaluation was performed in both groups

Other names: Spirometry

Primary outcomes

  1. Abdominal Muscle Thickness Symmetry

    Time frame: during evaluation, an average of 45 minutes

    bilateral ultrasonographic millimetric measurement

Secondary outcomes

  1. Spirometry

    Time frame: during evaluation, an average of 30 minutes

    Forced expiratory volume 1 (FEV1), Forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1/FVC, Peak expiratory flow (PEF)

  2. Cobb angle

    Time frame: during evaluation, an average of 30 minutes

    Measurements were made on orthoroentgenogram, Grouped as Cobb angle <20 and Cobb angle ≥20

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Abdominal Muscle Thickness Symmetry and Correlation With Pulmonary Function Test in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2021
First posted
Sep 29, 2020
Registry last updated
Jan 23, 2024

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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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