BSPTS and Core Stabilization Exercises in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis (NCT07761260) | Clinical Trial Compass
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BSPTS and Core Stabilization Exercises in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis
36 participantsStarted 2026-08-20
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the short-term effects of adding core stabilization exercises to Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a BSPTS exercise group or a BSPTS plus core stabilization exercise group. Both groups will participate in supervised exercise sessions twice a week for 6 weeks. The study will evaluate changes in trunk rotation angle and core muscle endurance as the primary outcomes, as well as dynamic balance, spinal appearance perception, postural awareness, and scoliosis-related quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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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:
* Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
* Cobb angle between 10° and 40°.
* Risser sign between 0 and 3.
* Ability to understand and perform the exercise instructions.
* Willingness to participate in the study and provision of informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Scoliosis associated with congenital, neuromuscular, or syndromic conditions.
* Previous spinal surgery.
* Presence of significant lower-extremity deformity or neurological disorder affecting balance or exercise performance.
* Current participation in another scoliosis-specific exercise program.
* Severe cardiopulmonary or systemic disease contraindicating exercise.
* Inability to complete the assessment procedures or exercise program.
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
1
Trunk Rotation Angle
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.
2
Core Muscle Endurance
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.