Effect of Scoliosis and Progressive Resistance Exercises on Clinical and Pulmonary Parameters in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis

NCT07481279 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 481360
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity that may affect physical function and pulmonary capacity during adolescence. Exercise-based rehabilitation programs are frequently used in the conservative management of scoliosis. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of scoliosis-specific exercises combined with upper and lower extremity progressive resistance exercises on anthropometric, clinical, and pulmonary parameters in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis will participate in an exercise program including scoliosis-specific exercises and progressive resistance exercises targeting upper and lower extremities. Anthropometric measurements, clinical assessments, and pulmonary function parameters will be evaluated before and after the intervention. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of combined exercise interventions on physical and respiratory outcomes in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Conditions

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)

Keywords

Scoliosis; Scoliosis Exercises; Progressive Resistance Exercise; Pulmonary Function; Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Muscle Thickness Measured by Ultrasonography

  Changes in diaphragm, lumbar multifidus and pectoralis major muscle thickness measured by ultrasonography.

  Baseline and after 4 weeks of exercise intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Sit and Reach Flexibility Test

  Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

• Back Scratch Test

  Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

• Hand Grip Strength

  Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

• Pulmonary Function Test

  Baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

Study Arms (2)

Scoliosis Exercise Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants perform scoliosis-specific exercises designed to improve spinal alignment, posture, and respiratory function.

Behavioral: Scoliosis Exercises

Progressive Resistance Exercise Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants perform upper and lower extremity progressive resistance exercises targeting major muscle groups.

Behavioral: Progressive Resistance Exercises

Interventions

Scoliosis Exercises BEHAVIORAL

Scoliosis-specific exercise program designed to improve spinal alignment, posture, and respiratory function in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. The program includes supervised therapeutic exercises performed under physiotherapist guidance.

Scoliosis Exercise Program

Progressive Resistance Exercises BEHAVIORAL

Progressive resistance exercise program targeting upper and lower extremity muscle groups including biceps, triceps, pectoral, back, quadriceps, and hamstring muscles.

Progressive Resistance Exercise Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
• Cobb angle between 10° and 25° confirmed by radiological evaluation
• C-type scoliosis curve pattern

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of congenital scoliosis
• Presence of chromosomal abnormalities
• Presence of skeletal dysplasia
• Presence of connective tissue disease
• Presence of neuromuscular disease
• Presence of metabolic diseases affecting bone metabolism
• Calcium metabolism disorders
• Severe autoimmune diseases
• Severe endocrine diseases
• Severe cognitive impairment
• Orthopedic conditions preventing participation in exercise
• History of spinal surgery
• History of excisional procedure or surgery involving paravertebral muscles

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara City Hospital Bilkent: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Scoliosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Curvatures; Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Researcher

Model Details: Participants are randomly assigned to two exercise interventions in a crossover design. One group performs scoliosis-specific exercises while the other performs progressive resistance exercises. After the first intervention period, the groups switch to the alternate intervention and outcomes are reassessed.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 15, 2026
• First Posted: March 18, 2026
• Study Start: June 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 30, 2026
• Study Completion: January 30, 2026
• Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)