Managing Kyphosis With Exercise

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-11-06

Study Completion Date

2029-10-31

Brief Summary

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The primary objective of this study is to determine if stretching exercises as a conservative treatment option will correct kyphosis in postural and Scheuermann's kyphosis.

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Detailed Description

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Despite comprehensive documentation of surgical interventions in existing literature, the investigation into non-operative approaches for addressing hyperkyphosis or Scheuermann's kyphosis in the pediatric population has been investigated with inconsistent findings. Various outcomes have been observed with regard to the effectiveness of multiple brace treatment options, alongside recommendations for various physiotherapeutic approaches, either in conjunction with brace treatment or as standalone interventions.

However, there is no universally accepted consensus regarding the conservative management of kyphosis that simultaneously ensures substantial patient satisfaction and heightened bodily awareness. Notably, there have been no studies investigating the efficacy of stretching in the treatment of individuals with kyphosis.

Conditions

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Kyphosis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Exercise group

Patients perform stretching exercises daily.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Stretching exercises with and without a bolster, ball, or foam roller.

Interventions

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Exercises

Stretching exercises with and without a bolster, ball, or foam roller.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients ages 8 and older with postural or Scheuermann's kyphosis with \>45° of kyphosis or \>10° of thoracolumbar kyphosis from T11-L1 or other cases which seem to have excessive kyphosis.
* Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are 18 and older and cognitively able to complete a survey will be included in the study as well.

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with congenital kyphosis or scoliosis greater than 30°.
* Parents of patients aged 17 and younger who are less than 18 years of age or cognitively unable to complete a survey will be excluded from the study.
* Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."

Minimum Eligible Age

8 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No