Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Combined With Scoliosis-Specific Three-Dimensional Exercis… (NCT07742670) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Combined With Scoliosis-Specific Three-Dimensional Exercises in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2024-05-12
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercises combined with pelvic floor muscle training on scoliosis severity and spinopelvic parameters in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does the addition of pelvic floor muscle training to scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercises improve scoliosis severity compared with scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercises alone?
* Does the addition of pelvic floor muscle training improve spinopelvic parameters compared with scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercises alone? Researchers will compare a scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercise plus pelvic floor muscle training group with a scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercise group to determine whether the combined intervention provides additional clinical benefits.
Participants will:
* undergo baseline clinical and radiographic assessments;
* be randomly assigned to one of the two intervention groups;
* receive supervised treatment for 3 months according to the assigned intervention;
* undergo follow-up clinical and radiographic assessments at the end of the intervention period.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 10-18 years.
* Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and eligible for brace treatment.
* Cobb angle between 20° and 45°.
* Risser sign between 0 and 3.
* Able to comply with and regularly attend the assigned treatment program.
* No neurological or psychiatric disorder.
* Willing to participate in the study, with written assent from the participant and informed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any contraindication to exercise.
* Previous surgery involving the thoracic, abdominal, or pelvic region.
* Previous scoliosis surgery or being a candidate for scoliosis surgery.
* Any cognitive or mental condition that could prevent understanding or following the treatment program.
* Non-idiopathic scoliosis, including neurological, congenital, or other secondary causes.
* Receipt of any scoliosis treatment or pelvic floor muscle training within the previous year.
* Diagnosis of urinary incontinence.
* Regular participation in sports.
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?
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.