CompletedNot Applicable

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Abdominal Muscle Thickness Symmetry and Correlation With Pulmonary Function

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2019-04-15

Plain-language summary

We aimed in this study: 1. To compare the ultrasonographic measurements of the abdominal muscles thickness symmetry in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and adolescent healthy individuals 2. To investigate the effect of measured thickness and symmetry on pulmonary function test.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cobb angle over 10 degrees in radiological evaluation * Between the ages of 10-18 and diagnosed with AIS by a specialist physiatrist Exclusion Criteria: * History of previous spinal surgery * Patients using brace * Those with any diagnosis of scoliosis other than AIS * Those with a history of neuromuscular disease * Previous spinal surgery * Patients with neurological deficits on examination * Patients with acute or chronic lung pathology * Patients with abdominal surgery or injury * Double curve or multiple curve * Patients with concomitant chronic diseases * The child's legal guardian does not allow it to take the tests The control group: * 10-18 volunteer adolescents without any health problems, * In clinical evaluation: Healthy adolescents (without any asymmetric findings on three-way inspection, Adam's forward bend test and scoliometer) were included.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Abdominal Muscle Thickness Symmetry

Timeframe: during evaluation, an average of 45 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04567914

SponsorIstanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-12-16

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Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.