NCT03427970

Brief Summary

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most prevalent spinal deformity that may progress sharply during growth. It is recommended that the physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises should be the first step to treat idiopathic scoliosis to prevent/limit progression of the deformity. Three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis is based the theory of physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises, and consists of patient education, 3-dimension self-correction, stabilization of the corrected posture and training activity of daily living, combined with neuro-motor control, proprioceptive training, balance training, etc., forming the individual exercise approach for each patient. Nevertheless, the evidence concerning three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis is inadequate. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine the effect of three-dimensionally integrated exercise intervention on the change of Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation(ATR), sagittal profile, and quality of life, compared to standard care for patients with mild AIS. Informed consent will be obtained from each patient and one of their parents prior to inclusion. Eligible subjects will be randomized by a 1:1 allocation ratio by computer either to the experimental group, in which they will perform three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis, or the control group, in which they will receive the standard of care with observation according to the Scoliosis Research Society criteria.Blinded assessments at baseline and immediately post 6-month intervention will include radiographic measurement, trunk rotation, sagittal profile and health related quality-of-life.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
42

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2018

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 28, 2018

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 9, 2018

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 25, 2018

Completed
3.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

October 22, 2020

Status Verified

October 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

3.5 years

First QC Date

January 28, 2018

Last Update Submit

October 21, 2020

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change of Cobb angle

    It is recommended that curve magnitude of scoliosis is measured using the Cobb method. The Cobb angle will be measured on the standing frontal radiograph according to the Cobb method by the physician specializing in the treatment of scoliosis.

    up to 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Angle of trunk rotation

    up to 6 months

  • Sagittal index

    up to 6 months

  • SRS-22 dimensions scores

    up to 6 months

Study Arms (2)

control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Control subjects will receive observation for 6 months.

Behavioral: observation

experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental group will perform three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis for a 60-min period for 1-2 times a week under the guidance of physical therapist in an outpatient clinic, and a 20-min period per day under the supervision of the parents at home.The treatment regimens lasted for 6 months.

Behavioral: three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis

Interventions

observationBEHAVIORAL

Control group will receive the standard of care according to the Scoliosis Research Society criteria: observation for patients with curves between 10°- 25°.

control group

Experimental group will receive a modified physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercises --the three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis program, which include auto-correction in 3D, postural correction, breathing training, resistance training, muscle fascia releasing, functional activities, balance training, core stability training, proprioceptive input exercises and patient education. Auto-correction exercise in 3D will combine with specific breathing mode, isometric training to correct abnormal spinal physiological curvatures in sagittal plane, and accompany with wedge pad to modify humpback, waist asymmetry, pelvic rotation in horizontal. While in coronal plane, longitudinal axial stretching, pelvic adjustments will be conducted to reduce the lateral curvature.

experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Years - 16 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • A diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis;
  • Age from 10 to 16 years;
  • A Cobb angle of 10 to 20 degree;
  • A Risser sign of 0-3;
  • No other treatment which might affect scoliosis.

You may not qualify if:

  • Non-idiopathic scoliosis, which caused by neuromuscular disorder, vertebral malformation, trauma, tumor, or other diseases;
  • Accompanying mental problems, neurological-muscular or rheumatic diseases;
  • Previous operation history of spine or lower extremities;
  • Previous exercises or brace treatment history;
  • Having contraindications to exercise.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Xin Hua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200092, China

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Liang J, Zhou X, Chen N, Li X, Yu H, Yang Y, Song Y, Du Q. Efficacy of three-dimensionally integrated exercise for scoliosis in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2018 Sep 10;19(1):485. doi: 10.1186/s13063-018-2834-x.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Scoliosis

Interventions

Observation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal CurvaturesSpinal DiseasesBone DiseasesMusculoskeletal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

MethodsInvestigative Techniques

Study Officials

  • Qing Du, Ph.D

    Xin Hua Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Ph.D

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 28, 2018

First Posted

February 9, 2018

Study Start

June 25, 2018

Primary Completion

December 31, 2021

Study Completion

December 31, 2021

Last Updated

October 22, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-10

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