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New treatment option for Adolescence Idiopathic Scoliosis
Official title Resisted Inspiratory Muscle Training Applied in Addition to PSSE-Schroth Exercises
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07321600
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This prospective randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether adding resisted inspiratory muscle training (IMT) to Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSE)-Schroth exercises provides additional benefits on clinical outcomes in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either PSSE-Schroth plus IMT or PSSE-Schroth alone.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 10 to 18, women only
You may be able to join if
- Female adolescents aged 10-18 years.
- Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
- Cobb angle between 10° and 45°.
- Angle trunk rotation (ATR) ≥ 5°.
- Risser ≤ 3 and Sanders ≤ 4.
You likely can't join if
- Non-idiopathic scoliosis (neuromuscular, congenital, syndromic).
- Inability to achieve ≥80% adherence/compliance.
- History of spinal surgery or major trauma.
- Cardiopulmonary diseases contraindicating exercise.
- Neurological, rheumatological, vestibular, or systemic diseases.
- Acute musculoskeletal injury or impaired skin integrity.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female adolescents aged 10-18 years.
- Diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
- Cobb angle between 10° and 45°.
- Angle trunk rotation (ATR) ≥ 5°.
- Risser ≤ 3 and Sanders ≤ 4.
- No scoliosis-related procedure within the last 6 months.
- No contraindication to exercise.
- Non-idiopathic scoliosis (neuromuscular, congenital, syndromic).
- Inability to achieve ≥80% adherence/compliance.
- History of spinal surgery or major trauma.
- Cardiopulmonary diseases contraindicating exercise.
- Neurological, rheumatological, vestibular, or systemic diseases.
- Acute musculoskeletal injury or impaired skin integrity.
- Participation in a regular PSSE-Schroth or IMT program within the last 3 months.
- Intellectual disability or communication difficulties preventing protocol adherence.
- Newly initiated brace treatment or high risk of non-compliance with brace management.
- Lack of informed consent.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kırşehir, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 10 years to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kırşehir, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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