Augmented Reality-Assisted Physiotherapy for Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Qualitative Study

NCT07067125 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 2025/060323s271
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 15
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore the effects of augmented reality (AR)-supported physiotherapy on body awareness, motivation, and exercise adherence in adolescents diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the study will involve semi-structured interviews with adolescents who have completed at least four weeks of AR-based physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises. The goal is to understand participants' lived experiences with AR-enhanced rehabilitation and to inform the development of adolescent-centered, technology-integrated physiotherapy strategies in conservative scoliosis care.

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent; Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent Treatment

Keywords

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; augmented reality; qualitative research; psychosocial adjustment; physiotherapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Body Awareness Following AR-Supported Physiotherapy

  This outcome will assess adolescents' subjective body awareness, including their perception of postural alignment, movement control, and physical self-understanding, after completing AR-supported scoliosis-specific physiotherapy. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically to evaluate perceived changes in awareness.

  Within 1 week after completing the 4-week intervention

Study Arms (1)

AR-Supported Physiotherapy Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Adolescents in this arm will receive scoliosis-specific physiotherapy supported by AR for a minimum of four weeks. The intervention includes real-time avatar feedback, interactive postural training, and gamified components. Exercises are delivered by licensed physiotherapists using a standardized AR interface. This group is designed to evaluate participants' experiences of body awareness, motivation, and adherence in technology-integrated conservative scoliosis care.

Behavioral: AR-Supported Scoliosis-Specific Physiotherapy

Interventions

AR-Supported Scoliosis-Specific Physiotherapy BEHAVIORAL

This intervention consists of scoliosis-specific physiotherapy supported by AR technology. Participants will engage in postural correction exercises delivered by licensed physiotherapists using an AR system that provides real-time avatar feedback, movement guidance, and gamified motivation. The intervention aims to improve body awareness, adherence, and motivation among adolescents diagnosed with AIS. Each participant will complete at least four weeks of structured AR-supported sessions.

Also known as: AR-Physio

AR-Supported Physiotherapy 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:

• Aged between 10 and 18 years
• Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
• Completed at least 4 weeks of AR-based physiotherapy
• Sufficient Turkish language proficiency to participate in interviews
• Provided written informed consent (adolescent and guardian)

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of neurological or cognitive conditions interfering with communication
• Withdrew before completing the intervention program
• Declined audio recording of interviews

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hasan Kalyoncu University: lead
• The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

• Negrini S, Donzelli S, Aulisa AG, Czaprowski D, Schreiber S, de Mauroy JC, Diers H, Grivas TB, Knott P, Kotwicki T, Lebel A, Marti C, Maruyama T, O'Brien J, Price N, Parent E, Rigo M, Romano M, Stikeleather L, Wynne J, Zaina F. 2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth. Scoliosis Spinal Disord. 2018 Jan 10;13:3. doi: 10.1186/s13013-017-0145-8. eCollection 2018.

  PMID: 29435499 RESULT

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Central Study Contacts

ADNAN BATUHAN COŞKUN, PhD

CONTACT

+905323901464; adnanbatuhan.coskun@hku.edu.tr

MERVE KARATEL, PhD

CONTACT

+905348293531; kmerve.karatel@hku.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: This is an open-label single-group study; no parties will be masked during the intervention or data collection processes.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: This study utilizes a single-group interventional design in which all participants will receive augmented reality-supported physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises for a minimum of four weeks. The intervention will be delivered by licensed physiotherapists using a standardized protocol that includes real-time visual feedback and interactive training components. No control or comparison group is included. This design was selected to qualitatively explore participants' individual experiences, perceptions of body awareness, motivational responses, and adherence behaviors during AR-based rehabilitation. Data will be collected through post-intervention interviews.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 4, 2025
• First Posted: July 16, 2025
• Study Start: June 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 15, 2025
• Study Completion: July 31, 2025
• Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)