Investigation of the Effects of Dual Task Training on Dual Task Performance in Individuals With Scoliosis

NCT06817538 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: HUTez_001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 38
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study, "Single Task" and "Dual Task" groups will be formed in individuals aged 10-18 years with scoliosis. For 12 weeks, scoliosis-specific three-dimensional exercises will be applied to both groups. The Single Task group will receive only motor exercise training, while the Dual Task group will receive both motor and cognitive exercise training. At the end of the study, the dual-task performance of both groups will be evaluated and the effects of dual task training on individuals with scoliosis will be analyzed.

Conditions

Idiopathic Scoliosis

Keywords

adolescent; dual task; scoliosis; gait parameters

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Single Motor - Cadence

  10 meter walking test. Measurements will begin with the participant's first step from the starting line and will end as they cross the finish line. Each participant will complete three trials, during which the step count and duration will be recorded. Based on these evaluations cadence (steps/min) will be calculated.

  From baseline assessment to post-intervention at 12 weeks (after 12 exercise sessions, one session per week)

• Single Motor - Step Lengths

  10 meter walking test. Measurements will begin with the participant's first step from the starting line and will end as they cross the finish line. Each participant will complete three trials, during which the step count and duration will be recorded. Based on these evaluations step lengths (m) will be calculated.

  From baseline assessment to post-intervention at 12 weeks (after 12 exercise sessions, one session per week)

• Single Motor - Walking Speed

  10 meter walking test. Measurements will begin with the participant's first step from the starting line and will end as they cross the finish line. Each participant will complete three trials, during which the step count and duration will be recorded. Based on these evaluations, walking speed (m/min) will be calculated.

  From baseline assessment to post-intervention at 12 weeks (after 12 exercise sessions, one session per week)

• Single Cognitive

  Stroop Test

  From baseline assessment to post-intervention at 12 weeks (after 12 exercise sessions, one session per week)

• Dual-Task ( Number)

  Giving specific cognitive tasks during a 10m walk. These cognitive tasks will be counting backwards in 7's from a random number between 50-100.

  From baseline assessment to post-intervention at 12 weeks (after 12 exercise sessions, one session per week).

• Dual-Task (Letter)

  Participants will read a 5-letter word backward during a 10-meter walk. Each word will be provided randomly, and participants will be instructed to articulate the letters of the word in reverse order while walking.

  From baseline assessment to post-intervention at 12 weeks (after 12 exercise sessions, one session per week).

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Body Asymmetry and Posture Assessments

  Baseline measurements conducted at the initial assessment. Participants will undergo a 12-week exercise intervention, with one session per week. Post-treatment assessments will be conducted immediately after completing the 12 sessions at the 12th week.

• Scoliosis-specific assessments 2

  Baseline measurements conducted at the initial assessment. Participants will undergo a 12-week exercise intervention, with one session per week. Post-treatment assessments will be conducted immediately after completing the 12 sessions at the 12th week.

Study Arms (2)

Single Task Group

OTHER

Control

Behavioral: Physiotherapy/Exercise Program

Dual Task Group

OTHER

Study

Behavioral: Physiotherapy/Exercise Program

Interventions

Physiotherapy/Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

Arm 1: Scoliosis-Specific Exercises Combined with Dual-Task Cognitive Training Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group received scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises combined with dual-task cognitive training. The intervention included motor exercises performed on balance boards and stability trainers to enhance postural control. While engaging in these motor exercises, participants simultaneously performed cognitive tasks such as word recall, identifying cities or countries starting with a given letter, and other memory-based games. This dual-task approach aimed to improve both motor and cognitive functions. Arm 2: Scoliosis-Specific and Motor Exercises Only Participants with idiopathic scoliosis in this group performed scoliosis-specific physiotherapeutic exercises along with motor exercises aimed at improving postural stability. The motor exercises were conducted using balance boards and stability trainers, focusing solely on physical performance without the

Dual Task Group; Single Task Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 10 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals between the ages of 10-16
• Individuals with idiopathic scoliosis
• Individuals with curve degrees between 10 and 40
• Individuals with a body mass index of less than 30 kg\\m2.
• Be willing to participate in the tests and have the cognitive ability to complete the tests.

You may not qualify if:

• Having other types of scoliosis other than idiopathic scoliosis
• Individuals with previous scoliosis or any spine-related conservative treatment or surgery
• Acute (fracture, surgery); cardiovascular system (heart failure, arrhythmia...); nervous system diseases (epilepsy, vertigo...); sensory organs (vision or hearing loss...); musculoskeletal disorders (rheumatism, hypermobility syndrome...)
• Taking any regular medication that may affect balance (ssri, psycholeptic, anti-epileptic medication...)
• Playing sports at a professional level
• Using a brace, starting to use a brace

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hacettepe University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe

Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Scoliosis

Interventions

Physical Therapy Modalities

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Curvatures; Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapeutics; Rehabilitation

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Prof. Dr.

Model Details: Non-drug clinical research and method comparison clinical research

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 16, 2024
• First Posted: February 10, 2025
• Study Start: December 31, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 30, 2025
• Study Completion: March 31, 2025
• Last Updated: April 15, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)