NCT07761260

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the short-term effects of adding core stabilization exercises to Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a BSPTS exercise group or a BSPTS plus core stabilization exercise group. Both groups will participate in supervised exercise sessions twice a week for 6 weeks. The study will evaluate changes in trunk rotation angle and core muscle endurance as the primary outcomes, as well as dynamic balance, spinal appearance perception, postural awareness, and scoliosis-related quality of life.

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Enrollment
36

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
7mo left

Started Aug 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 8, 2026

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 12, 2026

Completed
8 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 20, 2026

Expected
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 25, 2027

Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 25, 2027

Last Updated

August 12, 2026

Status Verified

August 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

August 8, 2026

Last Update Submit

August 8, 2026

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent

Keywords

Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisBarcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy SchoolCore Stabilization ExercisesTrunk Rotation AngleCore Muscle EnduranceDynamic BalancePostural Awareness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Trunk Rotation Angle

    Trunk rotation angle measured using a scoliometer during the Adams Forward Bend Test.

    Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

  • Core Muscle Endurance

    Core muscle endurance assessed using the McGill Core Endurance Test Battery, including trunk flexor, trunk extensor, and right and left lateral plank tests.

    Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Dynamic Balance

    Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

  • Spinal Appearance Perception

    Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

  • Postural Awareness

    Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

  • Scoliosis-Related Quality of Life

    Baseline and immediately after the 6-week intervention.

  • Global Perceived Change

    Immediately after the 6-week intervention.

Study Arms (2)

BSPTS Plus Core Stabilization Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: BSPTS Plus Core Stabilization Exercise

BSPTS Exercise Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Other: BSPTS Exercise

Interventions

BSPTS Plus Core Stabilization ExerciseOTHER

Participants will receive the same BSPTS-based scoliosis-specific exercise program, combined with core stabilization exercises targeting activation of the transversus abdominis, multifidus, and other deep trunk muscles. Sessions will be conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 45 minutes, twice weekly for 6 weeks.

BSPTS Plus Core Stabilization Exercise Group
BSPTS ExerciseOTHER

Participants will receive a Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS)-based scoliosis-specific exercise program. The program will include three-dimensional self-correction exercises focusing on spinal elongation, derotation, and sagittal plane alignment. Sessions will be conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 45 minutes, twice weekly for 6 weeks.

BSPTS Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age10 Years - 18 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
  • Cobb angle between 10° and 40°.
  • Risser sign between 0 and 3.
  • Ability to understand and perform the exercise instructions.
  • Willingness to participate in the study and provision of informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Scoliosis associated with congenital, neuromuscular, or syndromic conditions.
  • Previous spinal surgery.
  • Presence of significant lower-extremity deformity or neurological disorder affecting balance or exercise performance.
  • Current participation in another scoliosis-specific exercise program.
  • Severe cardiopulmonary or systemic disease contraindicating exercise.
  • Inability to complete the assessment procedures or exercise program.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

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
Dr. Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 8, 2026

First Posted

August 12, 2026

Study Start (Estimated)

August 20, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 25, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 25, 2027

Last Updated

August 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08