CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Rehabilitation With Technology-Based Systems in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2024-10-14

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of technology-based exercises on treatment success in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Within the scope of the study, thirty patients with AIS will be randomly allocated to two groups. The control group will apply a program with conventional approaches consisting of a combination of structured three-dimensional scoliosis exercises, core stabilization and balance exercises. Patients in the intervention group will perform structured three-dimensional scoliosis exercises, core stabilization and balance exercises similarly to the control group. However, patients in the intervention group will perform core stabilization and balance exercises with virtual reality games for twenty-four weeks. Patients' Cobb angle, Pediatric Berg Balance Scale (balance), Posterior Trunk Asymmetry Index (POTSI) (cosmetic), Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale (WRVAS)(cosmetic), System Usability Scale (system usability) and Physical Activity Participation Motivation Scale (PAPMS) (motivation) parameters will be assess at the beginning of treatment, third and six month.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 15 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, * Girls and boys aged between 10-15, * Being the Cobb angle between 25-40 degrees, * Being using three dimensional brace, * Being immature (Risser 0-2 or Sanders 1-4 phase) * Regular follow-ups (0-3-6 months) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of previous spinal surgery, * Progression resulting in the necessity of surgery, * Participation in any exercise therapy program, * Playing sports at a professional level, * Cardiac and respiratory dysfunction and/or concomitant systemic disease, * Health (mental, orthopedic) problems that prevent exercise

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Cobb Angle

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and sixth month of the study

Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index (POTSI)

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study, third month and sixth month of the study

Walter Reed Visuel Assessment Scale (WRVAS)

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study, third month and sixth month of the study

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06469021

Sponsorhande tunc

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 15 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Cobb Angle

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and sixth month of the study

Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index (POTSI)

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study, third month and sixth month of the study

Walter Reed Visuel Assessment Scale (WRVAS)

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study, third month and sixth month of the study