Effect of Kinesio Taping Combined With Schroth Therapy in Young Adults With Idiopathic Scoliosis (NCT07428083) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Kinesio Taping Combined With Schroth Therapy in Young Adults With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Turkey (Türkiye)51 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
In this study, the effects of Kinesio Taping methods applied in combination with Schroth therapy on pain and functional capacity in young adults diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis will be evaluated.
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups:
Group 1: Schroth therapy combined with Kinesio Taping
Group 2: Schroth therapy alone
Group 3: Schroth therapy combined with sham Kinesio Taping
Kinesio Taping will be applied for 4 weeks. The tape will remain in place for 5 consecutive days, followed by a 2-day rest period for the skin, and this cycle will be repeated throughout the intervention period.
Schroth therapy will be administered 3 times per week for 4 weeks.
Assessments will be conducted at baseline (Week 0), during treatment (Week 2), at the end of treatment (Week 4), and at follow-up (Week 8).
The primary outcome measures will be pain intensity assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and functional disability assessed by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Secondary outcome measures will include the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire and the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scale.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged between 18 and 30 years.
* Radiologically confirmed diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis.
* Cobb angle between 10° and 30° and considered candidates for conservative treatment.
* Risser stage 5.
* History of low back or back pain within the last 3 months (defined as NRS ≥ 4).
* No acute orthopedic or neurological condition that would prevent participation in physical exercise interventions.
* Willingness to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent.
* Ability to attend treatment sessions regularly throughout the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of non-structural (functional) scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, or neuromuscular scoliosis.
* History of previous spinal surgery.
* Participation in scoliosis-specific exercise therapy within the last 6 months.
* Presence of open wounds, dermatological conditions, or allergy to taping materials.
* History of psychiatric disorders or neurological diseases.
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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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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