Effects of Lumbar Traction Combined With 3D Exercise Therapy on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (NCT07448688) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Lumbar Traction Combined With 3D Exercise Therapy on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2026-03-05
Plain-language summary
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that appears during adolescence without an identifiable underlying cause.
A variety of low-risk physical therapy modalities, such as TENS, acupuncture, kinesio taping, spinal manipulation, and mobilization, have been explored in the management of scoliosis. Among these approaches, lumbar mechanical spinal traction is a commonly used non-invasive and painless intervention in physical medicine and rehabilitation settings. However, existing research on traction in AIS remains limited and generally of low methodological quality. Preliminary and observational studies have reported mixed outcomes, and the clinical effectiveness of traction appears to depend on factors such as curve characteristics, treatment dose, and integration with active rehabilitation. To date, high-quality randomized controlled evidence evaluating lumbar mechanical spinal traction as an adjunct to scoliosis-specific exercises in AIS is lacking.
This study aims to investigate the combined effects of lumbar mechanical spinal traction and scoliosis-specific exercises in adolescents diagnosed with AIS. A prospective randomized controlled design will be used to assess changes in Cobb angle, posture, pain, and functional status. The findings may help clarify whether adding mechanical traction provides additional benefit beyond exercise alone in the conservative treatment of AIS.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with AIS
* Having a Cobb angle between 10° and 25°
* With a Risser stage \< 4
* Willing to participate in the study
* Patients whose informed consent forms are signed by both the parents and the child
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of previous exercise therapy, manual therapy, or other physical therapy interventions
* Current use of brace treatment
* Presence of contraindications for exercise or lumbar spinal traction (e.g., diagnoses such as rickets, osteomalacia)
* Non-idiopathic scoliosis caused by neuromuscular disorders, vertebral malformations, trauma, tumors, or other diseases
* History of previous surgery involving the spine or lower extremities
* Comorbid psychiatric problems, or neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, or rheumatic 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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