Back Muscle Function in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis

NCT ID: NCT05961228

Last Updated: 2024-12-06

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-07-10

Study Completion Date

2025-07-31

Brief Summary

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The function and asymmetry of back muscles will be examined in different positions and with specific spinal corrections based on scoliosis pattern and according to the "Schroth method" in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Detailed Description

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The study aim is to examine function and asymmetry of back muscles in different positions and with and without specific spinal corrections based on scoliosis pattern and according to "Schroth ethod" in adolescenet idiopathic scoliosis. The will include adolescents aged 10-14 years diagnosed on X-ray with idiopathic scoliosis of 15-400 Cobb angle. Participants will undergo an assessment that includes: demographic questionnaire, pain severity measured by the visual analog scale , quality of life questionnaire for patients with scoliosis (SRS-22), Adam's Forward Bend Test, spine rotation angle assessment using a scoliometer, leg length measurement, hip range of motion using goniometer, Risser sign, Coronal trunk balance and Sagittal vertical axis- according to X-ray, scoliosis classification.

Following examination, participants will perform three exercises that activate back muscles in three different positions: supine lying, side lying and standing. Each exercise will be performed twice: the first time without and the second time with specific corrections of the scoliosis. The exercises will be performed according to "Schroth" method implying that the corrections of the spine will be determined according to the scoliosis pattern and classification for the scoliosis (single / double, thoracic, lumbar etc.) and will be conducted via belts, cushions, and bars.

During each exercise, back muscles thickness will be examined and measured via portable diagnostic ultrasound. The muscles will be measured at T7 and L4 levels in resting and contracting positions. Back muscle function will be evaluated by calculating percentage of change between positions rest and contraction position.

Comparison between muscle function with and without correction and correlation of muscle function to quality of life and other morphological parameters will be assessed.

Conditions

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Scoliosis Idiopathic Scoliosis; Adolescence

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

one group - adolescent with scoliosis. The function and asymmetry of back muscles will be examined in different positions and with specific spinal corrections based on scoliosis pattern and according to the "Schroth method" in the entire sample.
Primary Study Purpose

SCREENING

Blinding Strategy

NONE

participants will not be aware of the "Schroth method" or the difference between the exercises

Study Groups

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scoliosis

adolescent age 10-15 with idiopathic scoliosis

Group Type OTHER

exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Three different posture with and without correction according to the "Schroth" method

Interventions

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exercise

Three different posture with and without correction according to the "Schroth" method

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adolescents who have been diagnosed by X-ray with idiopathic scoliosis of 15-40°,
* Risser sign zero to four,
* have recent X-rays.

Exclusion Criteria

* previous back surgery
* have been treated with physical therapy in the past year,
Minimum Eligible Age

10 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

15 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Haifa

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Gali Dar

PHD, Prof.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Gali Dar, Prof.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Haifa

Locations

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Haifa University, Department of PHysical Therapy

Haifa, , Israel

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Israel

Central Contacts

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Gali Dar, Prof

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 972505662054

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Gali Dar, PhD

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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161/23

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id