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Muscle PhysiologyNCT04567914

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Abdominal Muscle Thickness Symmetry and Correlation With Pulmonary Function

An observational study of Muscle Physiology and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, run by Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

We aimed in this study: 1. To compare the ultrasonographic measurements of the abdominal muscles thickness symmetry in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and adolescent healthy individuals 2. To investigate the effect of measured thickness and symmetry on pulmonary function test. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 10 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness with ultrasonography
How many people
80 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Apr 2019to 1 Apr 2021
How long will I take part?
2 Days
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 10 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: 10-18 years old patient with AIS diagnosis 10-18 years old healthy adolescent volunteer

Who may be able to join

  • Cobb angle over 10 degrees in radiological evaluation
  • Between the ages of 10-18 and diagnosed with AIS by a specialist physiatrist

Who cannot join

  • History of previous spinal surgery
  • Patients using brace
  • Those with any diagnosis of scoliosis other than AIS
  • Those with a history of neuromuscular disease
  • Previous spinal surgery
  • Patients with neurological deficits on examination
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  • Patients with acute or chronic lung pathology
  • Patients with abdominal surgery or injury
  • Double curve or multiple curve
  • Patients with concomitant chronic diseases
  • The child's legal guardian does not allow it to take the tests
  • The control group:
  • 10-18 volunteer adolescents without any health problems,
  • In clinical evaluation: Healthy adolescents (without any asymmetric findings on three-way inspection, Adam's forward bend test and scoliometer) were included.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34192

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Abdominal Muscle Thickness Symmetry and Correlation With Pulmonary Function Test in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

We aimed in this study:

  1. To compare the ultrasonographic measurements of the abdominal muscles thickness symmetry in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and adolescent healthy individuals
  2. To investigate the effect of measured thickness and symmetry on pulmonary function test.
Read the detailed description

This cross-sectional,case-control clinical study included 40 patients diagnosed with AIS and 40 age and gender -matched healthy individuals. AIS group was evaluated for localization of curvature and degree of curvature. Ultrasonographic measurements and were performed of bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness in both groups. Spirometry evaluation was performed in both groups. Intragroup and intergroup data were compared.

Being tested
Bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness with ultrasonography
Keywords
Abdominal muscle, Cobb angle, Imbalance, Spirometry, Ultrasonography

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness with ultrasonographyDiagnostic test

    Also called Spirometry

    AIS group was evaluated for localization of curvature and degree of curvature. Ultrasonographic measurements were performed of bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness in the supine and standing positions in both groups. Spirometry evaluation was performed in both groups

Study groups in NCT04567914
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosisUltrasonographic measurements were performed of bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness of AIS patients diagnosed by a specialist. Spirometry evaluation was performed by the investigator
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness with ultrasonography
Adolescent healthy individualsHealthy adolescents aged 10-18 were selected. Ultrasonographic measurements were performed of bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness. Spirometry evaluation was performed by the investigator.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Bilaterally abdominal muscle thickness with ultrasonography

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Abdominal Muscle Thickness Symmetry

    bilateral ultrasonographic millimetric measurement

    Measured: during evaluation, an average of 45 minutes

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Spirometry

    Forced expiratory volume 1 (FEV1), Forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1/FVC, Peak expiratory flow (PEF)

    Measured: during evaluation, an average of 30 minutes

  2. Cobb angle

    Measurements were made on orthoroentgenogram, Grouped as Cobb angle <20 and Cobb angle ≥20

    Measured: during evaluation, an average of 30 minutes

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Sep 2020
  2. Study start15 Apr 2019
  3. Primary completion16 Dec 2019
  4. Study completion1 Apr 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
80 participants (actual)
Target duration
2 Days
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04567914
Sponsor's protocol ID
IstPMRTRH-SCO1
Status last verified
Jan 2024
First submitted
24 Sep 2020
Last updated
23 Jan 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Teyhen DS, Gill NW, Whittaker JL, Henry SM, Hides JA, Hodges P. Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging of the abdominal muscles. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2007 Aug;37(8):450-66. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2007.2558.

    PubMed 17877281
  • Newton PO, Faro FD, Gollogly S, Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG. Results of preoperative pulmonary function testing of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. A study of six hundred and thirty-one patients. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 Sep;87(9):1937-46. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.D.02209.

    PubMed 16140807
  • Linek P. Body Mass Normalization for Lateral Abdominal Muscle Thickness Measurements in Adolescent Athletes. J Ultrasound Med. 2017 Sep;36(9):1851-1857. doi: 10.1002/jum.14218. Epub 2017 May 15.

    PubMed 28503815
  • Yang HS, Yoo JW, Lee BA, Choi CK, You JH. Inter-tester and intra-tester reliability of ultrasound imaging measurements of abdominal muscles in adolescents with and without idiopathic scoliosis: a case-controlled study. Biomed Mater Eng. 2014;24(1):453-8. doi: 10.3233/BME-130830.

    PubMed 24211927
  • Dreimann M, Hoffmann M, Kossow K, Hitzl W, Meier O, Koller H. Scoliosis and chest cage deformity measures predicting impairments in pulmonary function: a cross-sectional study of 492 patients with scoliosis to improve the early identification of patients at risk. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Nov 15;39(24):2024-33. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000601.

    PubMed 25202929

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Muscle Physiology and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, run by Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 14 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jan 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Abdominal Muscle Thickness Symmetry (time frame: during evaluation, an average of 45 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04567914, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Jan 2024.

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