Scoliosis-Specific Exercises on Physical Fitness Parameters

NCT ID: NCT07249502

Last Updated: 2025-12-05

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-11-19

Study Completion Date

2026-05-30

Brief Summary

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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis is a common musculoskeletal condition characterized by a three-dimensional spinal deformity, affecting approximately 2-4% of adolescents worldwide and occurring more frequently in girls. Beyond spinal curvature, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis can negatively influence physical fitness, muscular strength, respiratory function, postural control, and participation in daily activities. These factors may reduce overall functional capacity and quality of life.

Scoliosis-specific corrective exercises, including approaches such as Schroth and The Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis, have been shown to improve postural symmetry, slow curve progression, and enhance respiratory and psychosocial outcomes. However, the effects of these exercises on physical fitness parameters-such as muscle strength, flexibility, motor performance, and cardiorespiratory endurance-remain insufficiently studied.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of scoliosis-specific corrective exercises on physical fitness parameters in adolescents diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Measures of strength, flexibility, motor performance, and cardiorespiratory endurance will be assessed before and after the intervention. Findings from this study are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based conservative treatment protocols focusing not only on curve progression but also on functional capacity and overall fitness in adolescents with scoliosis.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Treatment

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Scoliosis-Specific Corrective Exercise Group

Participants in this group will receive an individualized scoliosis-specific corrective exercise program based on the Schroth classification. The program focuses on three-dimensional spinal correction and stabilization. Each participant will attend supervised sessions delivered by a Schroth-certified physiotherapist for 45-60 minutes, twice per week, for a total of 16 sessions over 8 weeks. Home exercises will also be prescribed and monitored for adherence.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Scoliosis-Specific Corrective Exercise Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

An individualized scoliosis-specific corrective exercise program based on the Schroth method, delivered by a certified physiotherapist twice per week for 8 weeks.

Postural Education Control Group

Postural education and basic corrective exercise elements performed at home 2 times per week for 8 weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Postural Education and Basic Corrective Exercises

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Postural education and basic corrective exercise elements to be performed at home twice per week for 8 weeks.

Interventions

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Scoliosis-Specific Corrective Exercise Program

An individualized scoliosis-specific corrective exercise program based on the Schroth method, delivered by a certified physiotherapist twice per week for 8 weeks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Postural Education and Basic Corrective Exercises

Postural education and basic corrective exercise elements to be performed at home twice per week for 8 weeks.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis confirmed by an orthopedic specialist
* Cobb angle between 10° and 45° on standing anteroposterior radiograph
* Age between 10 and 19 years
* No prior history of scoliosis-specific exercise treatment
* Ability to participate regularly in the exercise program -Voluntary willingness to participate in the study -

Exclusion Criteria

* Presence of mental, rheumatologic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, or pulmonary disorders
* Pain or orthopedic conditions that prevent participation in exercise
* Visual and/or hearing impairments affecting communication or assessment
* History of spinal surgery, spinal tumor, or related interventions
* Any medical condition for which exercise is contraindicated
* Communication difficulties that limit participation
Minimum Eligible Age

10 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

19 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Istinye University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Tuğçe Yavuz

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Istinye University

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Kubra Kardeş, Asst. Prof.

Role: CONTACT

05387115631

Facility Contacts

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Kubra Kardeş, Asst.Prof

Role: primary

05387115631

Other Identifiers

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25-119

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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