Video-Based Game Therapy in Thoracic Hyperkyphosis (NCT05912478) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Video-Based Game Therapy in Thoracic Hyperkyphosis
Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2024-03-01
Plain-language summary
The scapula provides the base of the kinetic chain, which is stabilized by the surrounding muscles. Considering that activating the scapular musculature to stabilize the spine would restore the relationship between body segments, analyzing the scapular muscle activations in the treatment of hyperkyphosis may be a crucial component of an effective therapeutic program.
Video games can be used to stimulate scapular muscles in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis because a game-based exercise program has been observed to increase voluntary motor control in children, thereby promoting selective muscle activation. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of video game therapy on the activation of scapular muscles and postural stability in children with thoracic hyperkyphosis, as well as the contribution of these variables to upper extremity performance.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Thoracic kyphosis angle (Cobb): ≥40˚- \<65˚ on lateral radiograph
* Age between 7-18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those with congenital or rigid deformity/anomaly in the spinal area
* Those who have had major surgery or trauma related to the musculoskeletal system, especially the spinal region
* Those who received physiotherapeutic intervention in the spinal region in the last 6 months
* Those who use corsets
* Having a BMI ≥30
* Those who are interested in sports in which the upper extremity is regularly used actively (swimming, volleyball, tennis, handball, etc.) Those who have visual problems and are sensitive to light.
* Those with vestibular problems (Unterberger test positive)
* Those with hearing problems
* Those who have difficulty perceiving the given commands
* Those with systemic diseases (Diabetes, hypothyroidism, infection, malignancy...)
* Those with neurological disease
* Those with rheumatic disease in the active phase
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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What they're measuring
1
Muscle Activation
Timeframe: 8 weeks
2
Muscle Tone and Stiffness
Timeframe: 8 weeks
3
Posture
Timeframe: 8 weeks
4
Satisfaction with Body Image
Timeframe: 8 weeks
5
Perception of Spinal Deformity
Timeframe: 8 weeks
6
Medicine Ball Throwing Test
Timeframe: 8 weeks
7
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test