Effect of VRGs on Changing the Center of Gravity Location in AIS (NCT05901792) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of VRGs on Changing the Center of Gravity Location in AIS
Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2023-04-10
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of virtual reality games (VRG) on changing the location of the center of gravity in children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Twenty-four patients with AIS will be randomly allocated to two groups. The intervention group will apply to the virtual reality games and basic correction exercises group for six weeks (18 sessions). The control group will be given the basic correction exercises. Patients' center of gravity (Physiosoft Balance System), posture parameters (PostureScreen Mobile, Posterior Trunk Asymmetry Index (POTSI) and Anterior Trunk Asymmetry Index (ATSI)), cosmetic perception (Walter Reed Visual Evaluation Scale (WRVAS)) will assess at the first session and the end of 6 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
11 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
* Being the Cobb angle between 10 and 25 degrees on the anteroposterior radiograph
* Being between the ages of 11 and 18
* Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a history of spinal surgery and/or tumors
* Using braces and insoles
* Having a positive result of sharpened Romberg and Unterberger test
* Having orthopedic problems affecting the lower extremities that may affect balance
* Having problems with vision and/or hearing
* Having a communication disability
* Having difficulty with understanding given commands
* Having neurological or cognitive impairments
* Receiving conservative treatment for AIS
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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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