The Effect of Core Exercises in Postoperative Scoliosis

NCT07634003 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: HasanKU-FTR-FF-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery on radiological parameters, pain, upper extremity function, range of motion, and scapular assessment. Participants diagnosed with AIS and treated with posterior spinal fusion surgery will undergo a rehabilitation program based on core stabilization exercises. Outcome measures will include Cobb angle, vertebral rotation, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), QuickDASH, Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS), SRS-22, cervical and shoulder range of motion, and scapular assessment tests. Assessments will be conducted before and after the rehabilitation program.

Conditions

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Keywords

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis; Rehabilitation; Scapula; Core Stabilization; Posture

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Scapular Assessment

  Scapular control and asymmetry were evaluated using the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST), Scapular Assistance Test (SAT), and wall push-up test. LSST measures scapular asymmetry by assessing the distance between the scapula and spinal landmarks at different arm positions. Greater side-to-side differences indicate increased scapular asymmetry. SAT evaluates improvement in symptoms and scapular motion during assisted scapular upward rotation. The wall push-up test was used to assess scapular winging and scapular stability.

  10 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  10 weeks

Other Outcomes (5)

• QuickDASH Score

  10 weeks

• TAPS Score

  10 weeks

• SRS-22 Quality of Life Score

  10 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Core Stabilization Rehabilitation Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. The program included core stabilization, postural control, and scapular stabilization exercises

Behavioral: Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation Program

Interventions

Core Stabilization-Based Rehabilitation Program BEHAVIORAL

Participants received a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program following adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery. The rehabilitation program included core stabilization exercises, postural control training, scapular stabilization exercises, and functional exercise approaches.

Core Stabilization Rehabilitation 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 diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)
• Individuals who underwent posterior spinal fusion surgery
• Age between 10 and 18 years
• Individuals participating in a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program
• Individuals who agreed to participate voluntarily

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of neurological, rheumatological, or other orthopedic disorders affecting posture or upper extremity function
• History of additional spinal surgery
• Cognitive impairment preventing participation in evaluations
• Incomplete assessment data
• Noncompliance with the rehabilitation program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hasan Kalyoncu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Yavuz Yakut, Prof. Dr.

  Hasan Kalyoncu University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: This is a single-group intervention study conducted without blinding.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: physiotherapist

Model Details: Single-group interventional study evaluating the effects of a core stabilization-based rehabilitation program after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 26, 2026
• First Posted: June 8, 2026
• Study Start: May 28, 2025
• Primary Completion: April 30, 2026
• Study Completion: April 30, 2026
• Last Updated: June 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)