Mat-Pilates Exercises on Balance in Adolescents With Scoliosis

NCT07638826 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/006462
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of mat-Pilates exercises on balance and functional capacity in adolescents with scoliosis.

Conditions

Adolescents With Scoliosis

Keywords

Pilates Exercises; Biodex; Adolescent Scoliosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Balance

  Biodex Stability System will be used to measure overall stability index, anteroposterior stability index and mediolateral stability index.

  Up to 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Functional Capacity

  Up to 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Conventional Physical Therapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Adolescents with scoliosis will receive the conventional physical therapy for 45 min./session

Other: Conventional Physical Therapy

Mat-Pilates

EXPERIMENTAL

Adolescents with scoliosis will receive the conventional physical therapy for 45 minutes/session in addition to mat-pilates exercises for 45 min./session

Other: Conventional Physical Therapy; Other: Mat-Pilates Exercises

Interventions

Conventional Physical Therapy OTHER

It includes stretching exercises of the concave side muscles, strengthening exercises of the convex side muscles, postural control exercises from sitting and standing, and breathing exercises.

Conventional Physical Therapy; Mat-Pilates

Mat-Pilates Exercises OTHER

It includes a selected pilates exercises in the form of bridge, hundred, alternate toe taps, single leg circles, side to side, side kick lying, quadruped, spine twist, side leg raise, and tandem walking

Mat-Pilates

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 15 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Adolescents ages will be ranged from 12 to 15 years old.
• Cobb's angles ranging from 10° to 25°.
• Functional Hearing and vision.
• Independent standing and walking.

You may not qualify if:

• Either spine, upper, or lower limbs fractures.
• Leg length discrepancy or foot deformities.
• Rheumatic and congenital heart disease.
• History of previous surgical operation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Beni-Suef University: lead

Central Study Contacts

Eman Wagdy, PH.D

CONTACT

01008079576; Eman.wagdy@pt.bsu.edu.eg

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 5, 2026
• First Posted: June 10, 2026
• Study Start: June 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 15, 2026
• Last Updated: June 10, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06