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Supervised vs. Home Schroth Exercise in AIS

31 augusti 2026 uppdaterad av: Mesut Arslan, Bitlis Eren University

Comparative Effectiveness of Supervised vs. Home-Based Schroth Exercises in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of supervised Schroth exercises versus a home-based exercise program in adolescents with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).

Studieöversikt

Status

Rekrytering

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljerad beskrivning

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that develops in children aged 10-18, affecting approximately 0.47% to 12% of this population. If left untreated, curves between 10° and 45° may progress, leading to pain, breathing difficulties, postural problems, and reduced quality of life. Although bracing and surgery are traditional options, they have limitations. Physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE), particularly the Schroth method, are increasingly recommended as a first-line conservative treatment.

Studietyp

Interventionell

Inskrivning (Beräknad)

62

Fas

  • Inte tillämpbar

Kontakter och platser

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Studiekontakt

Studieorter

  • Turkiet (Türkiye)
    • Istanbul
      • Siliviri, Istanbul, Turkiet (Türkiye), 34570
        • Rekrytering
        • Silivri Devlet Hastanesi, Fizik Tedavi Ünitesi
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  • Barn
  • Vuxen

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Nej

Beskrivning

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (idiopathic etiology)
  • Age between 10 and 18 years
  • Cobb angle between 10° and 45°
  • Able to participate in a 5-day/week exercise program (supervised or home-based)
  • Patient and parent/guardian provide written informed consent
  • Sufficient cooperation to comply with the study protocol and complete assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Non-idiopathic scoliosis (neuromuscular, congenital, functional, etc.)
  • Prior or planned spinal surgery
  • Neurological, rheumatological, metabolic, or cardiopulmonary disease that would interfere with participation
  • Brace treatment within the last 6 months or planned during the study
  • Regular scoliosis-specific exercise (more than 2 days/week) within the last 6 months

Studieplan

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Hur är studien utformad?

Designdetaljer

  • Primärt syfte: Behandling
  • Tilldelning: Randomiserad
  • Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
  • Maskning: Enda

Vapen och interventioner

Deltagargrupp / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Experimentell: Supervised Schroth Exercise Group (SSEG)
Participants in this group will receive the exercise program under direct, one-on-one supervision by a physiotherapist. This is a purely physical exercise intervention. No drugs or devices are used as part of the intervention. Only the Schroth exercise program is administered.
Övrig: Supervised Schroth Exercise
60-minute Schroth exercise sessions, 5 days/week for 12 weeks, delivered under one-on-one physiotherapist supervision. Includes 3D auto-correction, rotational breathing, postural stabilization, and curve-specific exercises (shoulder counter-pull, muscle cylinder, side-lying, sailing, prominent hip, Schroth walking)
Aktiv komparator: Home Exercise Program Group (HEPG)
Participants in this group will be provided with an individualized home exercise program that matches the supervised group in terms of principles, content, and duration. This is a purely physical exercise intervention. No drugs or devices are used as part of the intervention. Only the Schroth exercise program is administered.
Övrig: Home-Based Schroth Exercise
Same 60-minute Schroth exercise program, 5 days/week for 12 weeks, performed at home without direct physiotherapist supervision. Participants receive initial instruction and an individualized exercise booklet.

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Change in Cobb Angle
Tidsram: Baseline and 3 months post-intervention
Change in the primary curve Cobb angle measured on standing posteroanterior full-spine radiographs, assessed at baseline and 3 months post-intervention.
Baseline and 3 months post-intervention

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Change in Trunk Rotation Angle (ATR)
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in angle of trunk rotation measured using a scoliometer during the Adam's Forward Bend Test.
Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Thoracic Kyphosis
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in thoracic kyphosis angle measured using an inclinometer at T1-T2 and T12-L1 levels.
Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Lumbar Lordosis
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in lumbar lordosis angle measured using an inclinometer at T12-L1 and S2-S3 levels.
Baseline and 12 weeks
Respiratory Function assessed by Spirometry (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, FEF25-75%)
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
Respiratory function will be assessed using a spirometry device. The following parameters will be recorded and analyzed: Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1), the FEV1/FVC ratio, Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF), and Forced Expiratory Flow at 25-75% of FVC (FEF25-75%).
Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Pain Level
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in musculoskeletal pain/discomfort assessed using the Turkish-validated Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (T-CMDQ) [19]. The questionnaire evaluates discomfort in 18 body regions over the past week across three dimensions: frequency, severity, and functional impact on daily activities. A risk score is calculated for each body region by multiplying these three parameters. For bilaterally assessed regions, the higher of the two side-specific scores is used in the analysis. Higher scores indicate worse outcomes.
Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Quality of Life
Tidsram: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in health-related quality of life assessed using the Turkish-validated Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of five domains: function, pain, self-image, mental health, and treatment satisfaction. Each item is scored from 1 (worst) to 5 (best); domain and total scores range from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate better outcomes. The treatment satisfaction domain will be assessed only at 12 weeks; other domains assessed at both baseline and 12 weeks.
Baseline and 12 weeks

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Sponsor

Bitlis Eren University

Studieavstämningsdatum

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart (Faktisk)

31 augusti 2026

Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)

31 augusti 2027

Avslutad studie (Beräknad)

31 augusti 2027

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

15 augusti 2026

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

20 augusti 2026

Första postat (Faktisk)

21 augusti 2026

Uppdateringar av studier

Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)

1 september 2026

Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

31 augusti 2026

Senast verifierad

1 augusti 2026

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Nyckelord

Andra studie-ID-nummer

  • E.9290

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