Face-to-Face Vs. Telerehabilitation for Thoracic Hyperkyphosis in Children: a Clinical Trial

NCT ID: NCT06730269

Last Updated: 2024-12-12

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-10-01

Study Completion Date

2023-12-02

Brief Summary

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This study evaluates the effectiveness of face-to-face versus telerehabilitation programs for children aged 9-12 with thoracic hyperkyphosis, a condition caused by poor posture that leads to excessive forward curvature of the spine. Twenty children participated in a six-week corrective exercise program, either in person or through an online platform. Both approaches significantly improved spinal posture, back muscle strength, and pain levels, with no notable differences in outcomes between the two methods. The findings suggest that telerehabilitation is as effective as face-to-face rehabilitation, offering a flexible option for managing thoracic hyperkyphosis in children.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Kyphosis Thoracic Hyperkyphosis

Keywords

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Thoracic hyperkyphosis face-to-face rehabilitation telerehabilitation spinal posture musculoskeletal health corrective exercises Pediatric Kyphosis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Face-to-Face Rehabilitation Group

Participants in this arm received a thoracic corrective exercise program in person, consisting of four exercises targeting back extensor muscles. The exercises were performed three times a week for six weeks under the supervision of a trained therapist.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Face-to-Face Rehabilitation Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The Face-to-Face Rehabilitation Program is a structured rehabilitation regimen designed to improve posture, reduce pain, and strengthen back extensor muscles in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis. Participants in this group engaged in the Thoracic Corrective Exercise Program, which included four specific exercises targeting thoracic spine correction. The exercises were performed three times per week over six weeks, under the direct supervision of a trained therapist. This setup ensured real-time feedback, personalized adjustments, and guidance during each session, optimizing the effectiveness of the rehabilitation process.

Telerehabilitation Group

Participants in this arm followed the same thoracic corrective exercise program, but the sessions were delivered online through the Fiziu platform. Exercises were performed three times a week for six weeks with remote guidance and monitoring.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Telerehabilitation Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The Telerehabilitation Program is a structured rehabilitation regimen designed to improve posture, reduce pain, and strengthen back extensor muscles in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis. Participants in this group followed the Thoracic Corrective Exercise Program, which included four specific exercises targeting thoracic spine correction, performed three times per week over six weeks. The program was delivered remotely through the Fiziu platform, allowing therapists to provide virtual guidance, feedback, and monitoring during the sessions. This approach offered flexibility for families and ensured accessibility to rehabilitation services from the comfort of their homes.

Interventions

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Face-to-Face Rehabilitation Program

The Face-to-Face Rehabilitation Program is a structured rehabilitation regimen designed to improve posture, reduce pain, and strengthen back extensor muscles in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis. Participants in this group engaged in the Thoracic Corrective Exercise Program, which included four specific exercises targeting thoracic spine correction. The exercises were performed three times per week over six weeks, under the direct supervision of a trained therapist. This setup ensured real-time feedback, personalized adjustments, and guidance during each session, optimizing the effectiveness of the rehabilitation process.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Telerehabilitation Program

The Telerehabilitation Program is a structured rehabilitation regimen designed to improve posture, reduce pain, and strengthen back extensor muscles in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis. Participants in this group followed the Thoracic Corrective Exercise Program, which included four specific exercises targeting thoracic spine correction, performed three times per week over six weeks. The program was delivered remotely through the Fiziu platform, allowing therapists to provide virtual guidance, feedback, and monitoring during the sessions. This approach offered flexibility for families and ensured accessibility to rehabilitation services from the comfort of their homes.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Fiziu Platform Video Based Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Children aged 9-12 years.
* Diagnosed with thoracic hyperkyphosis (Thoracic Kyphosis Angle \> 40 degrees).
* Able to participate in a 6-week rehabilitation program (face-to-face or telerehabilitation).

Exclusion Criteria

* Children with congenital spinal malformations.
* Children with mental health issues that could interfere with participation or compliance in the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

9 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Medipol University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Seda GÖZENER CANBÜLBÜL

PhD candidate

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Seda Gözener Canbülbül

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Medipol University

Locations

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Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul, Kavacık, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Yang L, Lu X, Yan B, Huang Y. Prevalence of Incorrect Posture among Children and Adolescents: Finding from a Large Population-Based Study in China. iScience. 2020 May 22;23(5):101043. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101043. Epub 2020 Apr 8.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32330860 (View on PubMed)

Feng Q, Wang M, Zhang Y, Zhou Y. The effect of a corrective functional exercise program on postural thoracic kyphosis in teenagers: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil. 2018 Jan;32(1):48-56. doi: 10.1177/0269215517714591. Epub 2017 Jun 14.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28610442 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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İMU-SEDAGOZENER-004

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id