The Effects of Lumbopelvic Rhythm on Postural Control, Daily Activities, and Quality of Life in Individuals With AIS

NCT07391488 | Enrolling By Invitation DMC

• 1 other identifier: FTREK25/59
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) leads to three-dimensional spinal deformity during adolescence, causing deviations in the frontal, sagittal, and axial planes, impairing physical function, balance, and lumbopelvic rhythm. Individuals with AIS exhibit decreased trunk movement, muscle overactivation, increased energy expenditure, balance/gait disturbances, and abnormalities in proprioceptive/vestibular input; pressure center deviations increase in postural control. These changes negatively impact daily life, pain, and quality of life. Although the literature has examined the relationships between AIS and muscle activation, range of motion, pelvic position, and gait/balance, the relationship between lumbopelvic rhythm changes and curve type/localization/severity, and its impact on postural control and quality of life, has not been investigated. This study aims to elucidate movement patterns by evaluating lumbopelvic rhythm in individuals with AIS and to guide clinical diagnosis/treatment.

Conditions

Adolescence Idiopathic Scoliosis

Keywords

ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS; LUMBOPELVIC RHYTHM; POSTURAL CONTROL

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Lumbopelvic rhythm,

  An Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) will be used to assess lumbopelvic rhythm

  January 30, 2025 - October 8, 2026

• Postural control

  Postural control will be assessed using the Bertec Balance Check Screener™ strength platform (BP5050 Bertec Co., Columbus, OH, USA) (13).

  January 30, 2025 - October 8, 2026

Study Arms (1)

Participants diagnosed with scoliosis who are assessed at a single time point for observational meas

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis 10-18 age

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 10 Years - 18 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Only individuals who identify as female are eligible to participate in this study.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study group will consist of individuals diagnosed with AIS who apply to the Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Hacettepe University. Participants in the healthy group will be selected using a snowball method from among the relatives of patients who apply to the Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation or from among the relatives of the researchers.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals diagnosed with AIS,
• Aged between 10-18 years,
• Having a Cobb angle greater than 10°,
• Having a pain intensity \< 3,
• Volunteer individuals.

You may not qualify if:

• Male gender,
• Body mass index ≥30,
• Presence of additional pathologies affecting the lumbopelvic region (disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, hip dysplasia, rheumatic diseases, etc.),
• Chronic pain lasting longer than 3 months,
• Lower extremity length discrepancy \> 2 cm,
• Orthopedic or neurological problems affecting the lower or upper extremity,
• History of acute injury,
• History of spinal surgery,
• Individuals with vestibular pathology or severe balance disorders.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hacettepe University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (6)

• Piatek E, Kuczynski M, Ostrowska B. Postural control in girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis while wearing a Cheneau brace or performing active self-correction: a pilot study. PeerJ. 2019 Aug 29;7:e7513. doi: 10.7717/peerj.7513. eCollection 2019.

  PMID: 31528504 BACKGROUND

• Pialasse JP, Descarreaux M, Mercier P, Simoneau M. Sensory reweighting is altered in adolescent patients with scoliosis: Evidence from a neuromechanical model. Gait Posture. 2015 Oct;42(4):558-63. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.08.013. Epub 2015 Sep 6.

  PMID: 26371828 BACKGROUND

• Pialasse JP, Descarreaux M, Mercier P, Blouin J, Simoneau M. The Vestibular-Evoked Postural Response of Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis Is Altered. PLoS One. 2015 Nov 18;10(11):e0143124. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0143124. eCollection 2015.

  PMID: 26580068 BACKGROUND

• Mahaudens P, Thonnard JL, Detrembleur C. Influence of structural pelvic disorders during standing and walking in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Spine J. 2005 Jul-Aug;5(4):427-33. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2004.11.014.

  PMID: 15996612 BACKGROUND

• Mahaudens P, Raison M, Banse X, Mousny M, Detrembleur C. Effect of long-term orthotic treatment on gait biomechanics in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine J. 2014 Aug 1;14(8):1510-9. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.08.050. Epub 2013 Oct 4.

  PMID: 24314903 BACKGROUND

• Abdel-Aziem AA, Abdelraouf OR, Ghally SA, Dahlawi HA, Radwan RE. A 10-Week Program of Combined Hippotherapy and Scroth's Exercises Improves Balance and Postural Asymmetries in Adolescence Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomized Controlled Study. Children (Basel). 2021 Dec 30;9(1):23. doi: 10.3390/children9010023.

  PMID: 35053648 BACKGROUND

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 9, 2026
• First Posted: February 5, 2026
• Study Start: December 30, 2025
• Primary Completion: April 8, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 8, 2026
• Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)