Investigation of the Effects of Dual Task Training on Dual Task Performance in Individuals With Scoliosis

NCT ID: NCT06817538

Last Updated: 2025-04-15

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 38 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-12-31
• Study Completion Date: 2025-03-31

Brief Summary

In this study, "Single Task" and "Dual Task" groups will be formed in individuals aged 10-18 years with scoliosis. For 12 weeks, scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercises will be applied to both groups. The Single Task group will receive only motor exercise training, while the Dual Task group will receive both motor and cognitive exercise training. At the end of the study, the dual-task performance of both groups will be evaluated and the effects of dual task training on individuals with scoliosis will be analyzed.

Detailed Description

Scoliosis is a term used to describe changes in the shape and position of the spine and chest cage. Essentially, scoliosis involves lateral deviation and rotations of the vertebrae, accompanied by changes in the sagittal plane, creating a three-dimensional deformity. The progressive nature of scoliotic deformity underscores the importance of controlling these components through conservative methods. Without control, scoliosis can lead to postural, balance, and locomotor disorders due to compromised sensory integrity and inadequate proprioceptive feedback. Despite compromised postural control and continuity in individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), maintaining daily life activities and body orientation is crucial for controlling the progression of scoliosis. The daily routine of individuals with AIS often involves simultaneous engagement in postural control alongside other daily activities. These routines and exercises frequently incorporate dual-task components. Our study aims to examine the effectiveness of single-task and dual-task walking and balance exercises in individuals with scoliosis, as well as their contributions to scoliosis-specific assessments

Conditions

Idiopathic Scoliosis

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: OTHER
• Blinding Strategy: DOUBLE

Study Groups

Single Task Group

Control

Group Type: OTHER

Physiotherapy/Exercise Program

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Arm 1: Scoliosis-Specific Exercises Combined with Dual-Task Cognitive Training Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group received scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises combined with dual-task cognitive training. The intervention included motor exercises performed on balance boards and stability trainers to enhance postural control. While engaging in these motor exercises, participants simultaneously performed cognitive tasks such as word recall, identifying cities or countries starting with a given letter, and other memory-based games. This dual-task approach aimed to improve both motor and cognitive functions.

Arm 2: Scoliosis-Specific and Motor Exercises Only

Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group performed scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises along with motor exercises aimed at improving postural stability. The motor exercises were conducted using balance boards and stability trainers, focusing solely on physical performance without the

Dual Task Group

Study

Group Type: OTHER

Physiotherapy/Exercise Program

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Arm 1: Scoliosis-Specific Exercises Combined with Dual-Task Cognitive Training Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group received scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises combined with dual-task cognitive training. The intervention included motor exercises performed on balance boards and stability trainers to enhance postural control. While engaging in these motor exercises, participants simultaneously performed cognitive tasks such as word recall, identifying cities or countries starting with a given letter, and other memory-based games. This dual-task approach aimed to improve both motor and cognitive functions.

Arm 2: Scoliosis-Specific and Motor Exercises Only

Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group performed scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises along with motor exercises aimed at improving postural stability. The motor exercises were conducted using balance boards and stability trainers, focusing solely on physical performance without the

Interventions

Physiotherapy/Exercise Program

Arm 1: Scoliosis-Specific Exercises Combined with Dual-Task Cognitive Training Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group received scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises combined with dual-task cognitive training. The intervention included motor exercises performed on balance boards and stability trainers to enhance postural control. While engaging in these motor exercises, participants simultaneously performed cognitive tasks such as word recall, identifying cities or countries starting with a given letter, and other memory-based games. This dual-task approach aimed to improve both motor and cognitive functions.

Arm 2: Scoliosis-Specific and Motor Exercises Only

Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group performed scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises along with motor exercises aimed at improving postural stability. The motor exercises were conducted using balance boards and stability trainers, focusing solely on physical performance without the

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

1. Individuals between the ages of 10-16

2. Individuals with idiopathic scoliosis

3. Individuals with curve degrees between 10 and 40

4. Individuals with a body mass index of less than 30 kg\m2.

5. Be willing to participate in the tests and have the cognitive ability to complete the tests.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Having other types of scoliosis other than idiopathic scoliosis

2. Individuals with previous scoliosis or any spine-related conservative treatment or surgery

3. Acute (fracture, surgery); cardiovascular system (heart failure, arrhythmia...); nervous system diseases (epilepsy, vertigo...); sensory organs (vision or hearing loss...); musculoskeletal disorders (rheumatism, hypermobility syndrome...)

4. Taking any regular medication that may affect balance (ssri, psycholeptic, anti-epileptic medication...)

5. Playing sports at a professional level

6. Using a brace, starting to use a brace

• Minimum Eligible Age: 10 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Hacettepe University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Gözde Yagci (Gür)

Prof. Dr.

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe

Ankara, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

HUTez_001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id