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Scoliosis; AdolescenceNCT05762354

Investigation of the Relationship Between Body Image Perception, Proprioception, Cobb Angle and Posture in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

An observational study of Scoliosis; Adolescence and Scoliosis Idiopathic, run by Istanbul Gelisim University 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

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional torsional deformation of the spine and trunk. Chest deformity and pelvic asymmetry are often seen together with spinal deformity. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis occurs from the onset of puberty until growth plate closure and is the most common of all scoliosis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 10 to 18 years
Conditions the study is for
Scoliosis; Adolescence, Scoliosis Idiopathic
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
26 Aug 2022to 10 Feb 2024
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
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Adolescents Idıopatic Scoliosis

Who may be able to join

  • Having been diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by a doctor,
  • Not having cognitive, mental and psychological problems,
  • Continuing exercise or brace therapy.

Who cannot join

  • Having a history of spinal surgery
  • Having a type of scoliosis other than idiopathic,
  • Presence of musculoskeletal system pathologies,
  • Vestibular system disorders.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi

    Istanbul, 34000

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional torsional deformation of the spine and trunk. Chest deformity and pelvic asymmetry are often seen together with spinal deformity. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis occurs from the onset of puberty until growth plate closure and is the most common of all scoliosis. One of the most common deformities among posture disorders is known as scoliosis. The change in load distribution resulting from this three-dimensional deformation causes postural changes in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. According to a study, it is thought that postural control and central information processing efficiency may decrease as the Cobb angle increases in people with scoliosis.

Read the detailed description

Scoliosis, shoulder asymmetry, midline asymmetry, trunk shift and lower extremity length inequality. Therefore, it affects body image perception negatively by limiting physical functions and mobility. In a study conducted with individuals with AIS, it was found that as the Cobb angle increased, body image was adversely affected.

It is also known that during the vertebral growth period in idiopathic scoliosis, postural reflex mechanisms originating from the proprioceptive organs and balance problems are associated with the displacement of the vertebrae. As a result of a study on vestibular effect and proprioception, it is concluded that it would be beneficial to include proprioception, balance and coordination exercises in the treatment of scoliosis. In the current literature review, no study was found that investigated the relationships between Cobb angle, proprioception, body image perception and posture variables in individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

The aim of our study is to explain the relationship between some problems accompanied by scoliosis in individuals diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis. With the results that can be obtained from our study, we aim to explain how posture, proprioception and body image perception are affected in individuals with AIS and to contribute to the exercise programs that can be given to the person in line with these results.

Medical subject headings
Scoliosis

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT05762354
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Scoliosis GroupAdolescent Idıopathic Scoliosis

What is being measured

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

  1. Fukuda Step Test

    The patient will do a 50 or 100 step counting motion with eyes open and closed. 30 degree rotation or 50 cm displacement for 50 steps relative to the starting position; For 100 steps, 31 turns of 45 degrees and displacement of 100 cm will count as a positive result. The hypoactive side of the labyrinth will be accepted as the patient's turning side. The displacement amount of the person will be measured in cm with the help of a tape measure, and the rotation amount will be measured in degrees with the help of a goniometer and recorded in the evaluation form.

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Cobb Degree

    It can be measured with the help of a goniometer or digitally as the angle between the lines perpendicular to the parallels drawn on the corpus of the first and last vertebrae participating in the curvature. The 'Cobb' angle is the gold standard in the evaluation of scoliosis.

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Trunk Rotation

    In the study, evaluations with scoliometer will be performed standing and sitting, in the forward bending position until the trunk is in a horizontal position and the scapula and pelvis are aligned. Vertebral rotation angle values taken from the thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbar regions will be measured by the training physiotherapist and the highest angular value will be recorded as ATR.

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index

    The POTSI parameter is defined as the sum of six indices: the frontal plane asymmetry index (C7, axilla folds and waist lines) and the three frontal plane height difference indexes (acromions, axilla folds, and waist lines). The POTSI score is calculated by placing the indices on the photograph of the patient transplanted from the posterior.

    Measured: Baseline

  4. Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale

    In addition to understanding the visual change caused by scoliosis, the scale used to evaluate the treatment results evaluates the deformity under 7 headings. These; spine curvature, rib protrusion, lumbar protrusion, thorax deformity relative to pelvis, trunk imbalance, shoulder and scapula asymmetry. Each of the domains is scored from 1 to 5 with worsening deformity for increasing scores.

    Measured: Baseline

  5. SRS 22 Questionaire

    SRS-22 is the most commonly used questionnaire to evaluate quality of life in scoliosis patients. The questionnaire is a simple and practical quality of life questionnaire, which has been translated into our language and has validity and reliability, created specifically for individuals with scoliosis. Each question is scored from 1 (worst) to 5 (best) in the questionnaire, which assesses five domains: function, pain, self-image, mental health (five questions each), and treatment satisfaction (two questions).

    Measured: Baseline

  6. Coronal Imbalance

    In the frontal plan evaluation, the plumb line is suspended in line with the midline of the sacrum, the deviation from the midline at the C7 level is measured and recorded in the evaluation form in cm. clinical threshold for plumb line distances; It will be 50 mm for C7 and 60 mm for L3.

    Measured: Baseline

  7. Sagittal Index

    In order to detect deformities that develop different from the neutral, by hanging the pendulum from the point where the dorsal kyphosis is most prominent in the sagittal plane; At C7, T12 and L3 alignments, the distance from the pendulum to the spinous process is measured in cm and will be recorded on the evaluation form. If a value greater than 90 mm is obtained as a result of the sagittal index, which is the sum of C7 and L3, it is accepted that the score obtained is correlated with increased kyphosis.

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Mar 2023
  2. Study start26 Aug 2022
  3. Primary completion10 Feb 2024
  4. Study completion10 Feb 2024

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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 only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05762354
Sponsor's protocol ID
GUS001
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
28 Feb 2023
Last updated
8 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Scoliosis; Adolescence and Scoliosis Idiopathic, run by Istanbul Gelisim University 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 3 inclusion and 4 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 8 Mar 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?

Fukuda Step Test (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 8 Mar 2024.

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