Assessment of Dynamic Balance in Idiopathic Scoliosis Compared to Normal Subjects

Assessment of Dynamic Balance in Females With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Compared to Normal Subjects: A Comparative Study

The purpose of this study is to assess dynamic balance in females with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared to normal subjects.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Idiopathic Scoliosis

Detailed Description

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most common forms of scoliosis. It is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine and trunk with a lateral deviation of ≥ 10°, which can occur during the growing years from 10 years to puberty, with an apparent gender dominance rising with age and severity with a female to male ratio of 1.5:1 to 10:1.

Dynamic balance is the ability to maintain and regain the center of gravity within the base of support in response to outside perturbations or voluntary movements. It has been reported that AIS is associated with trunk imbalance and could negatively influence the sensorimotor control of posture and decrease postural balance capabilities, which increases susceptibility to injuries and impacts the individual's ability to engage in daily living activities.

Previous research reported that postural stability control in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis is as good as in healthy individuals, and others found that AIS patients have poorer static balance control than age-matched patients without AIS. So the current study will be conducted to investigate the dynamic balance in females with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared to normal subjects.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 60

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Egypt
  • Cairo, Egypt
    • Doaa Ayoub Elimy

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child; Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and normal subjects

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Females with age between 10-20 years.
2. Idiopathic scoliosis will be diagnosed based on clinical examination and radiological measures.
3. Cobb's angle will be between 20° and 40°.
4. Their BMI from 18 to 24.9 kg/m2.
5. They must be willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of previous back surgery.
2. Neurological deficit.
3. Current lower extremity symptoms.
4. Symptoms of vertigo or dizziness.
5. No other disorders in the vertebral column (disc prolapse, spondylosis, fracture).

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Dynamic balance	A Biodex balance system will be used for measuring the dynamic balance.	Through study completion, an average of 7 months

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Cairo University
• Collaborators: King Khalid University
• Investigators: Study Director: Ghada MR Koura, Ass. prof, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion (Actual): August 31, 2024
• Study Completion (Actual): August 31, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: January 12, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 12, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): January 23, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): September 23, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: September 19, 2024
• Last Verified: September 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: dynamic balance; adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Cobb angle; stability index
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Musculoskeletal Diseases; Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Spinal Curvatures; Scoliosis
• Other Study ID Numbers: ECM#2023-2105

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No