Dance-Based Exercise in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

NCT07680374 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AtlasUmkaya06
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of dance-based exercises on physical fitness, body image, and quality of life in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Twenty-four participants aged 10-18 years with a Cobb angle between 10° and 30° will be randomly assigned to either a dance-based exercise group or a control group. Both groups will perform conventional scoliosis exercises, while the intervention group will additionally receive dance-based exercise sessions for six weeks. Outcome measures will include body image, scoliosis-related quality of life, physical fitness, flexibility, trunk rotation, and enjoyment of physical activity.

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent

Keywords

scoliosis; dance therapy; physical fitness; quality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (10)

• Flexibility-Forward Bending Test

  Spinal flexibility will be assessed using the Forward Bending Test. Participants will bend forward from a standing position with the knees fully extended and attempt to reach toward the floor. The distance between the tip of the middle finger and the floor will be measured in centimeters. Lower values indicate greater trunk and posterior chain flexibility.

  Baseline and 6 weeks

• Flexibility-Lateral Flexion Test

  Trunk lateral flexibility will be assessed using the Lateral Flexion Test. Participants will perform maximal lateral trunk flexion to each side while standing with the knees extended. The distance reached by the tip of the middle finger along the lateral aspect of the thigh will be measured in centimeters. Higher values indicate greater lateral trunk flexibility.

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

• Core Muscle Endurance-Trunk Flexion Test

  The endurance of the trunk flexor muscles will be assessed using the Trunk Flexion Test. Participants will maintain the standardized trunk flexion position for as long as possible. Performance will be recorded as endurance time in seconds. Higher values indicate greater trunk flexor muscle endurance.

  Baseline and 6 weeks

• Core Muscle Endurance-Lateral Bridge Test

  Lateral core muscle endurance will be assessed using the Lateral Bridge Test. Participants will maintain the side bridge position for as long as possible. Endurance time will be recorded in seconds, with higher values indicating better lateral trunk muscle endurance.

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

• Core Muscle Endurance - Prone Bridge Test

  Global core muscle endurance will be assessed using the Prone Bridge Test. Participants will maintain the prone bridge (plank) position for as long as possible. Performance will be recorded as endurance time in seconds. Higher values indicate greater global core muscle endurance.

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

• Core Muscle Endurance- Modified Biering-Sorensen Test

  The endurance of the trunk extensor muscles will be assessed using the Modified Biering-Sørensen Test. Participants will maintain the standardized horizontal trunk position for as long as possible. Performance will be recorded as endurance time in seconds. Higher values indicate greater trunk extensor muscle endurance.

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

• Functional Exercise Capacity

  6 Minute Walk Test

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

• Dynamic Balance

  Y Balance

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

• Trunk Rotation

  Thoracic and Lumbar Rotation Measurements

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

• Body Image-Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale

  Perceived trunk deformity will be assessed using the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale (WRVAS). The WRVAS is a patient-reported outcome measure consisting of seven items evaluating the perceived severity of spinal deformity through standardized illustrations. Each item is scored on a 5-point scale, yielding a total score ranging from 7 to 35. Higher scores indicate greater perceived spinal deformity.

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Health-Related Quality of Life-Scoliosis Research Society-22 Questionnaire

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

• Enjoyment of Physical Activity

  Baseline and 6 Weeks

Study Arms (2)

Dance-Based Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will perform conventional scoliosis exercises and additional dance-based exercises for six weeks.

Other: Dance-Based Exercise Program; Other: Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program

Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will perform conventional scoliosis exercises during the 6-week study period.

Other: Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program

Interventions

Dance-Based Exercise Program OTHER

Participants will receive dance-based exercise sessions for 6 weeks (one face-to-face and one online session per week) in addition to conventional scoliosis exercises.

Dance-Based Exercise Group

Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program OTHER

Participants will perform only conventional scoliosis exercises for six weeks.

Conventional Scoliosis Exercise Program; Dance-Based Exercise 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:

• Age between 10 and 18 years
• Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• Cobb angle between 10° and 30°
• No previous dance training
• Not participating regularly in another exercise program

You may not qualify if:

• Previous scoliosis surgery
• Neuromuscular or congenital scoliosis
• Neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, cardiovascular, or pulmonary disorders -preventing exercise participation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atlas University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Atlas University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Scoliosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Spinal Curvatures; Spinal Diseases; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Officials

• Meltem Kaya, Assoc. Prof.

  Atlas University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 17, 2026
• First Posted: July 2, 2026
• Study Start: November 24, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 31, 2026
• Study Completion: June 15, 2026
• Last Updated: July 2, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Locations

TU (1)